Hearty Sausage Lasagna with Cheesy Layers

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef breakfast sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef breakfast sausage and cook until browned, about PT10M (10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional PT1M (1 minute).
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried parsley, dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Simmer on low heat for PT15M (15 minutes), stirring occasionally.

2. Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.

3. Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Add a layer of the cheese mixture, followed by a layer of meat sauce, and then a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with mozzarella cheese on top.

4. Bake the Lasagna:
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for PT30M (30 minutes).
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional PT10M (10 minutes) or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

5. Rest and Serve:
- Allow the lasagna to rest for PT10M (10 minutes) before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty meal!

Total Time

PT1H16M
1 hour and 16 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Sausage Lasagna, Cheesy Lasagna, Italian Dinner, Comfort Food, Baked Lasagna, Beef Sausage Recipe, Family Dinner Recipe, Easy Lasagna, Hearty Meal, Oven Baked Dish

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

2100 calories

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