Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing 3-Cheese Chicken Sausage Lasagna, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This delectable dish combines tender chicken, savory sausage, and a creamy trio of cheeses, nestled between layers of perfectly cooked lasagna noodles. Baked to golden perfection, each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
In addition to the classic 3-Cheese Chicken Sausage Lasagna, this article also features a vegetarian-friendly alternative - the 3-Cheese Vegetable Lasagna. This delightful variation swaps out the chicken and sausage for a medley of colorful vegetables, including zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers. The result is a hearty and flavorful lasagna that caters to vegetarians and vegetable enthusiasts alike.
For those seeking a lighter version, the Turkey Sausage Lasagna offers a leaner twist on this classic dish. Ground turkey sausage replaces the traditional sausage, providing a healthier and equally delicious option. The combination of turkey sausage, three cheeses, and tender lasagna noodles creates a satisfying and guilt-free meal.
Last but not least, the Spinach and Cheese Lasagna is a delightful variation that incorporates the goodness of spinach into this classic dish. Fresh spinach leaves are blended with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, creating a vibrant green filling that adds a unique twist to the traditional lasagna. This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy the combination of creamy cheeses and the earthy flavor of spinach.
With four irresistible lasagna recipes to choose from, this article offers a culinary adventure that caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer the classic 3-Cheese Chicken Sausage Lasagna, the vegetarian-friendly 3-Cheese Vegetable Lasagna, the leaner Turkey Sausage Lasagna, or the unique Spinach and Cheese Lasagna, you're sure to find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving for more.
THREE CHEESE AND SAUSAGE LASAGNA
Creamy sauce and lots of cheese! Adapted from Paula Deen's "My Favorite Lasagna."
Provided by sblades
Categories Pasta
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x9" glass dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned.
- Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper. Add the spaghetti sauce and cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce (will take awhile to blend).
- Spoon 3/4 cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with a single layer of noodles, 1 cup of the sauce, one-third of the mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Repeat the layers two more times until all of the ingredients have been used, ending with remaining sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until golden on top and bubbling (15-20 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 77 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1318 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat
THREE CHEESE CHICKEN LASAGNA
This three cheese chicken lasagna recipe is a lighter, fresher alternative to beef lasagna. The only thing we didn't like about this, is that we couldn't stop eating it! So delicious. Creamy, cheesy and fab.
Provided by Lea Ann Brown
Categories Main Course Chicken
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until almost tender, according to package directions. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Oil a lasagna baking dish.
- In a frying pan heat oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Add the onion and red pepper and saute until softened, about two minutes. Stir in the garlic and cayenne pepper and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes and basil, stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, adding the milk and chicken broth to maintain a thick soupy consistency. The amount will depend on how juicy the tomatoes are. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- In a bowl combine ricotta, Parmesan and egg and mix well. Stir in the parsley.
- Line the bottom of the baking dish with about 1/4 of the lasagna noodles. Spread with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella, and then spoon on 1/4 of the sauce. Repeat the layering two more times, using up all the ricotta mixture and the mozzarella. Top with the remaining noodles and finally the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with ground up croutons.
- Cover and bake until heated through and the sauce is bubbling. About 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Uncover and cut into squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 762 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Calories 390 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEET SAUSAGE AND THREE CHEESE LASAGNA
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 12 to 15 servings/10 cups sauce
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the meat sauce: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the garlic and onions, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook until just softened. Add the sausage and ground pork and stir to break up the meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat starts to color, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the browned bits, until the alcohol smell is cooked off. Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, the basil, oregano and bay leaves and season well with freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well mixed and the tomatoes start to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- For the lasagna: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
- Spread 2 cups of the sauce in a thin layer over the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Layer 4 noodles over the sauce, top with 2 cups more sauce and spread it evenly over the noodles. Evenly dollop one-quarter of the ricotta across the sauce, top with one-quarter of the mozzarella and sprinkle evenly with one-quarter of the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers.
- Cover with foil and bake until the liquids are bubbling and the noodles are beginning to soften, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown and the noodles are completely tender, about 20 minutes more. Allow to rest 20 minutes before cutting.
THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
An easy three-Cheese Lasagna with Italian Sausage.
Provided by Amy Bond
Categories Pasta Tomato Bake Kid-Friendly Dinner Mozzarella Ricotta Ground Beef Sausage Spinach Winter Potluck Bon Appétit Massachusetts Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- FOR SAUCE:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic; sauté until softened, about 12 minutes. Add beef and sausages to pan; sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until flavors blend and sauce measures about 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Cool.
- FOR LASAGNA:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Drain; cover with cold water.
- Combine ricotta and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Mix in spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
- Drain pasta and pat dry. Spread 1/2 cup sauce over bottom of 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Place 5 noodles over sauce, overlapping to fit. Spread half of ricotta-spinach mixture evenly over noodles. Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese evenly over ricotta-spinach mixture. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over cheese, spreading with spatula to cover (sauce will be thick). Repeat layering with 5 noodles, remaining ricotta-spinach mixture, 2 cups mozzarella and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Arrange remaining 5 noodles over sauce. Spread remaining sauce over noodles. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over lasagna. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake lasagna 40 minutes; uncover and bake until hot and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving.
THREE CHEESE-SAUSAGE LASAGNA
Skip the fancy layers and save time with packaged noodle mix, and you'll end up with this ultra-cheesy lasagna faster than you'd expect.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, crumble sausage. Cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain well. Stir in bell pepper, mushrooms and zucchini.
- In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) microwavable dish, stir sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box) and water until blended. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box). Add sausage and vegetables; mix gently to combine.
- In small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over sausage mixture; spread evenly to cover noodles.
- Bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
THREE-CHEESE SAUSAGE LASAGNA
Here's a nice alternative to traditional lasagna, and it's so easy to prepare! It has a simple white sauce and lots of savory Italian sausage. -Lesley Cormier Pepperell, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer with a fourth of the white sauce, three noodles, half of the sausage and four pieces each of mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Repeat layers once. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the top. Layer with remaining noodles, sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheeses; sprinkle with Romano cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
SAUSAGE LASAGNA
The idea for this sausage lasagna recipe comes from my mother-in-law, who always makes it for my three boys on special holidays. I've put an easy twist on Carole's classic dish, and it's become one of my go-to dinners as well! -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, VA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute. , Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes., In a bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese, 1-1/4 cups Parmesan cheese and the remaining pepper. Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 4 noodles, 1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese mixture, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1-1/2 cups sauce. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses., Cover with greased foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned and heated through, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 978mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
THE BEST-EVER HEALTHY LASAGNA RECIPE
There are two types of lasagna in this world. The Italian type is made with a rich meat sauce and covered with béchamel instead of...
Provided by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for about 3 minutes, until no longer pink. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the ricotta and milk in a mixing bowl. In a 9" x 9" baking pan, lay down a layer of 4 noodles. Cover with a quarter of the ricotta mixture and a quarter of the sausage mixture, then a few basil leaves and a quarter of the mozzarella. Repeat three times to create a four-layer lasagna. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the pasta cooked through. Remove the foil and increase the temperature to 450°F. Continue baking for about 10 minutes, until the top of the lasagna is nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360
3 CHEESE CHICKEN SAUSAGE LASAGNA
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottom frying pan over medium high heat and add Italian sausage (remove casing if in links). Break up the sausage and brown it completely then reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and dried Italian herbs. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. While sauce is thickening, prepare lasagna noodles following the package directions (skip this step if using no-boil or oven-ready noodles). In a large bowl, mix ricotta, frozen spinach and 3/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese, reserving 1/4 cup of the Parmesan for later. Line the bottom of a 9x11 baking pan with a single layer of lasagna noodles. When sausage sauce is finished thickening, pour it over the first layer of noodles. Cover the sausage with a second layer of noodles. Spread ricotta/spinach/Parmesan mix evenly over the second layer of noodles and spread the mozzarella over that. Sprinkle the remainder of the Parmesan evenly over the top of the mozzarella and finish by sprinkling the oregano over the Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and if needed, put it in the broiler for 10-20 seconds to lightly brown cheese top. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA
Cheesy lasagna made using shredded chicken in place of ground beef or sausage.
Provided by Carol Prather
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken falls apart easily with a fork and is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water, shred chicken with 2 forks, and set aside.
- While chicken is boiling, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay noodles in a single, flat layer on a paper towel to dry.
- Heat butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot butter just until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix shredded chicken, onion-garlic mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl.
- Mix remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese together in another bowl. Spread a thin layer on the bottom of a glass 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, spread chicken mixture on top, then add another thin layer of the sauce mixture. Repeat, leaving a final layer of noodles on top. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese bubbles, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 781.3 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
Tips:
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven until it is warmed through.
- If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use ground beef or turkey instead.
- Be sure to use a good quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.
- If you don't have any ricotta cheese, you can use cottage cheese instead.
- To make the lasagna easier to cut, let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This 3-cheese chicken sausage lasagna is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy cheeses, flavorful sausage, and tender pasta, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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