Description
A delicious and easy Lasagna with Italian Sausage recipe combining tender pasta sheets, rich tomato sauce, savory Italian sausage, and creamy layers of shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal) and ricotta cheese. Perfect for a comforting family meal with balanced flavors and textures that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Sauce
- 1 pound Italian sausage (or plant-based Italian sausage for vegetarian option)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pasta and Cheese Layers
- 9–12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal)
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent. Crumble and add the Italian sausage, cooking thoroughly until browned and cooked through. Stir in tomato sauce along with apple cider vinegar and Italian herbs. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: While the sauce simmers, boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Lay noodles flat on a clean surface for easy layering later.
- Mix the Ricotta Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt, pepper, and finely chopped parsley. This creamy layer tempers the rich meat sauce and adds silky texture to each slice.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Start with a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom of your baking dish. Add a single layer of noodles, spread some ricotta mixture over them, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal), and then spoon more meat sauce on top. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal) on top.
- Bake Until Golden and Bubbling: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to set the layers perfectly.
Notes
- Drain the sausage well to prevent a greasy lasagna.
- Use fresh Italian herbs to enhance flavor.
- Brown the sausage in batches if necessary for even cooking.
- Spread ingredients evenly to balance flavors in every slice.
- Allow the lasagna to rest before slicing to maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: lasagna, Italian sausage, shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, Italian herbs, family meal, comfort food