Italian Sausage Lasagna
Italian Sausage Lasagna
Johnsonville® Italian Sausages make it simple to enjoy authentic Italian flavor. This classic lasagna dish is made so much easier with Johnsonville backing big flavor to make this recipe a new lasagna favorite!
Ingredients
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1
package
(16 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE® All Natural Fresh Italian Mild Ground Sausage or 1 package (19 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE® Fresh Italian Mild Sausage Links, casings removed
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12
lasagna noodles, uncooked
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3
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1
medium
onion, chopped
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2
cloves
garlic, chopped
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4
cups
marinara sauce
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4
cups
ricotta cheese
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1
large
egg
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½
cup
fresh grated Parmesan cheese
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2
cups
fresh spinach, lightly packed and chopped
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2
cups
shredded Italian blend cheese
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1
tablespoon
fresh chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
REVIEWS
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil and set aside.
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In a medium skillet, cook and crumble sausage in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until browned and fully cooked; 7-10 minutes.
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Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender; about 4 minutes.
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Add marinara sauce to sausage mixture; set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese and chopped spinach; set aside.
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In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of sausage mixture on the bottom.
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Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread ¼ of the ricotta cheese mixture on noodles; layer with 1 cup sausage mixture. Sprinkle ½ cup Italian cheese over mixture. Repeat this process three more times, starting with noodles and finish with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, sprinkle with oregano.
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Bake until hot and bubbly; about 45 minutes.
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Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
