Delicious Italian Sausage Lasagna Recipe

This homemade Italian sausage lasagna recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Layers of rich marinara sauce, flavorful Italian sausages, and creamy cheese are baked to perfection in this classic Italian dish. It's the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. Serve it with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal that will leave everyone satisfied.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• 3 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and water. Stir well to combine.
4. Simmer the sauce for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
7. Place 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping each other.
8. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese over the noodles.
9. Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
10. Spoon 1/3 of the remaining sauce over the cheese.
11. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of sauce on top.
12. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the sauce.
13. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
14. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15. Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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