BINDU'S MEATY CHEESY LASAGNA WITH A KICK'

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BINDU'S MEATY CHEESY LASAGNA WITH A KICK' image

Categories     Pasta     Bake     Christmas     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

Ingredients
Sauce
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound Italian spicy sausages, casings removed
Smallest package of ground beef cooked and drained
2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
2 cups chopped onions
1 bell pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoon dried oregano
(a dash of fennel and thyme)
1 TBSP dried crushed red pepper
1 package sliced mushrooms (steam them with a little salt for 5 minutes in microwave oven and drain excess water ahead of time)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes in juice, tomatoes chopped, juice reserved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Filling:
Make in a Pyrex bowl
1 cup fresh basil leaves (or the rest of the container)
1 cup fresh chopped spinach
1 15-ounce or smaller container ricotta cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups grated (smoked if possible) mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
(a pinch of garam masala)
Lasagna
12 10x2-inch lasagna noodles (try whole wheat)
sprinkle the top with some cheddar cheese if desired

Steps:

  • Preparation For sauce: Heat 2 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage; sauté until browned, breaking up with fork, about 6 minutes. Add prosciutto; stir 1 minute. Transfer mixture to bowl. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and next 6 ingredients. Sauté until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, basil, and sausage mixture. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) For lasagna assemblage: Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm. Drain. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Make the filling and set aside Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with oil. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce evenly over bottom. Arrange 3 noodles atop sauce. Spread 3/4 cup cheese mixture thinly over noodles. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over. Repeat with noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce 2 more times. Cover with 3 noodles. Sprinkle with cheddar. Cover with foil. Can be prepared day ahead. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake lasagna, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 375°F until heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes and serve with garlic bread.

Bin Yamin
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This lasagna was amazing! I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the filling and it was so flavorful. I also added some Italian sausage to the sauce. It was the best lasagna I've ever had.


ELIZONDO FAMILY
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This lasagna was easy to make and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add more vegetables to the filling. I added some chopped carrots and zucchini and it was delicious.


Lingwal Wray
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lasagna didn't turn out very good. The cheese was rubbery and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


makhel dickerson
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This lasagna was delicious! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of cheese. I used mozzarella and it was a little too bland for my taste. Next time I will use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan.


Zeeshan Hadder
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even got asked for the recipe. It was easy to make and it turned out perfectly.


Ram Raj
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This was the best lasagna I've ever had! The cheese was gooey and melted perfectly, the sauce was flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjie Reid
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! It was amazing. The flavors were incredible and the lasagna was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Muhammad Laraib
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This lasagna was easy to make and so tasty. I used ground turkey instead of sausage and it was still delicious. I also added some mushrooms and spinach to the filling. My husband and I both loved it.


Victor yanez
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. My family loved it! The only thing I would change is to add more cheese to the top. Otherwise, it was perfect.


Sindi Molefe
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This lasagna recipe was absolutely delicious! The combination of the sausage, cheese, and vegetables was perfect. I also loved the kick from the red pepper flakes. I will definitely be making this again.