Description
This creamy lasagna is packed with ricotta, savory sausage, and melted cheese, perfect for family meals or leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the cooked sausage, and a third of the mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers, ending with noodles topped with marinara sauce, remaining mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid a watery top. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lasagna, creamy, sausage, ricotta, Italian, bake, comfort food