BIRTHDAY LASAGNA (ORIGINALLY CALLED "WORTH IT LASAGNA"

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Birthday Lasagna (Originally Called

I got this recipe a few years a go from a taste of homes magazine that was featuring recipes that won awards. I get so tired of the same lasagna over and over again. This is AWESOME, never tasted anything better. This is my most cherished recipe so I thought I should post it. I know yall will just love this. It does make 2 pans full. So half everything if your not serving a crowd. Oh and do this recipe justice and dont leave anything out or sub anything, especially the wine and raisins :)...yum!

Provided by tigershoes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 casseroles, 12 servings each, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 (26 ounce) jars meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup Burgundy wine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (I just use 2lbs pre ground Italian turkey instead, so I dont have to bother removing casings from li)
3/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 1/2 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 (24 ounce) packages frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
18 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
6 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
5 large tomatoes, slice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring first five ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in raisins and Italian seasoning; add to sauce. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion until moisture has evaporated. Stir into sauce. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, spinach and grated Parmesan; set aside.
  • In each of two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes, layer 1-1/3 cups sauce, half of a package of ravioli, 1-1/3 cups sauce, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, six half slices of provolone, 1 cup Monterey Jack and 2-1/2 cups spinach mixture.
  • Top each with six half slices of provolone, 1 cup Monterey Jack, 1-1/3 cups sauce, remaining ravioli and sauce, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, six half slices of provolone, sliced tomatoes and remaining Monterey Jack (dishes will be full).
  • Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 1258.9, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 10.7, Protein 28.6

Alexis Osornio
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This lasagna is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


tsabuj khan
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I've tried a lot of lasagna recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Rafid
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Kandy Ee
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I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Patrick De01eagle
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This lasagna is so cheesy and delicious. It's the perfect comfort food.


Mike Brown
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I've never made lasagna before, but this recipe was easy to follow. My lasagna turned out great!


Brenda Katope
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This lasagna was delicious! I especially liked the ricotta filling.


Shani lovely
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I made this lasagna for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Fahim Bhuyah
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my lasagna turned out great! It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it.


Areesha Amir
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This was the best lasagna I've ever had! The flavors were amazing, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Onchera
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I've made this lasagna several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so cheesy and delicious, and the ricotta filling adds a nice touch of creaminess.


Bradley Sauer
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This lasagna was a hit at my birthday party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. It was definitely worth the effort to make.