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Sausage ricotta lasagna

Sausage Ricotta Lasagna

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  3. Brown sausage and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat about 8-10 minutes, until fully cooked and crumbled. Drain excess fat; stir in marinara.
  4. Mix ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper well in a medium bowl.
  5. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in prepared dish's bottom.
  6. Layer 4 noodles, then half the ricotta mixture.
  7. Top with 1 cup mozzarella, 1/3 cup provolone, and one-third of remaining meat sauce.
  8. Repeat once; top with remaining 4 noodles, meat sauce, and cheeses.
  9. Cover tightly with foil; bake 45 minutes.
  10. Uncover; bake another 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  11. Stand 15 minutes; garnish with parsley and serve.