ARUGULA PESTO AND SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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This is my friend Lia's recipe, which she shared on her blog http://thislittlepiglet.blogspot.com/. It's a prize-winner, indeed!

Provided by DriaDB

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 lasagnas, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (1/2 lb) package sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, crumbled
1 (1/2 lb) package hot Italian sausage, casing removed, crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, divided
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, divided and chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 1/2 cups romano cheese, grated and divided
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 cups arugula leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
2 eggs
1 lb lasagna noodle, cooked, drained (18)
1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded (whole milk or part skim)

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add onion and 3 of the garlic gloves, minced; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, wine, ¼ cup of the parsley, red pepper, 1 teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the black pepper. Simmer on medium heat 15 minutes. Stir in ½ cup of the romano cheese.
  • Place remaining 3 cloves garlic and pine nuts in food processor container fitted with steel blade; cover. Process until finely chopped. Add arugula and basil; process until smooth. Slowly add in oil in thin stream until blended. Add lemon juice and ¾ cup of the romano cheese. Set aside.
  • Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, remaining ½ cup parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir in arugula mixture; mix well.
  • Spread ¾ cup of the tomato sauce on bottom of 2 greased 13x9-inch baking dishes. Top each with 3 lasagna noodles, 2/3 cup of the ricotta mixture, 1 cup of the tomato sauce and 2/3 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 2 times. Top with remaining romano cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Makes 2 13x9-inch lasagnas with 8 to 10 servings each.

Dumisa Maqosha
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This lasagna was a great way to use up leftover arugula. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


kt4_
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of sausage in this lasagna. It turned out great!


Zero Killz
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I'm allergic to arugula, so I had to substitute another type of pesto. The lasagna was still delicious.


Naseer Jan
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This lasagna was a lot of work to make, and it wasn't worth it. The flavor was just okay.


Rehan Zulfiqar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Abud Albloshi
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I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. The arugula pesto didn't add much flavor.


Malicia Grace
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This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste, but the arugula pesto was delicious.


Adil car status
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I've made this lasagna several times now, and it's always a hit! The arugula pesto is a must-have.


Monique Clark
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This lasagna was easy to make and very flavorful. The arugula pesto was a nice touch.


Jonathan Okello
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this lasagna. The arugula pesto was delicious and helped to balance out the flavor of the sausage.


Gangamala Minerals
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This was my first time making lasagna, and it turned out great! The arugula pesto was a great addition.


Nani Maharjan
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I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the arugula pesto.


Robuil Sikder
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This lasagna was delicious! The arugula pesto added a nice touch of flavor, and the sausage and cheese were cooked perfectly.


Ovie Alex
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I'm always looking for new ways to use arugula, and this lasagna was the perfect opportunity. The pesto was delicious and the lasagna was a hit with my guests.


Gina Collins
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I was looking for a new lasagna recipe to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint! The arugula pesto was a great touch.


Omer Teshome
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This is my new favorite lasagna recipe! The arugula pesto adds a wonderful depth of flavor.


Wisdom Chikezie
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I'm not a huge fan of arugula, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this lasagna. The pesto was flavorful and the sausage and cheese were cooked perfectly.


Nathanael Mudoh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The arugula pesto is especially delicious.


Ajayaib CHaudhary
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The arugula pesto added a delicious and unique flavor, and the sausage and cheese were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


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