Italian Sausage Lasagna Recipe For Hearty Meals - Lasagna Love Affair

Hey y'all, it's time to get cozy in the kitchen and whip up something delicious! Let’s dive into this Sweet & Spicy Italian Sausage Lasagna that is sure to make your taste buds dance. You know how we do—good food brings us all together! So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

Sweet & Spicy Italian Sausage Lasagna

First things first, here’s a peek at what we’re working with:

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to gather for this mouthwatering journey:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound of sweet Italian sausage
• 1 pound of spicy Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 24 ounces of marinara sauce
• 15 ounces of ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Now that we got all our ingredients lined up, let’s get into the rhythm of cooking:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While that’s heating up, boil a large pot of salted water and cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. You want them al dente, so don’t overdo it!
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sweet and spicy sausage until browned. Make sure to break it up as it cooks. Add in the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions are soft.
3. Stir in the marinara sauce and let the mix simmer for about 5 minutes. Then, season with salt and pepper to your liking.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper until it’s nice and creamy.
5. Now, it’s time to layer! In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the sausage sauce on the bottom. Place three lasagna noodles on top, then spread half of the ricotta mixture over them.
6. Pour a layer of sausage sauce on top, and sprinkle a cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, starting with noodles, then ricotta, sausage sauce, and another cup of mozzarella. Finally, top it all off with the last layer of noodles, the remaining sausage sauce, and finish with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil (make sure it isn’t touching the cheese) and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and let it bake for another 15 minutes until it’s bubbly and golden on top.
8. Once it’s done, let it sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if you like that extra flair!

And there you have it! A hearty and flavorful Sweet & Spicy Italian Sausage Lasagna that’s perfect for family gatherings or just a chill night in. Grab some plates and dig in with your loved ones!