Italian Sausage Lasagna (lighter )

Italian Sausage Lasagna (lighter )
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Italian Sausage Lasagna (lighter ) a try. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 38g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 676 calories. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up bulk pork sausage, canned tomatoes, basil leaves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 10 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

1
In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
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Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, sugar, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
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Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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Heat oven to 350F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
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In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the oregano.
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Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Top with 4 noodles.
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Spread 1 cup of the cheese mixture over noodles; spread with 1 cup of the sauce mixture.
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Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 4 noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, 1 cup of the sauce mixture and 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining noodles and sauce mixture.
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Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
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Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly.
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Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 10 m.
Servings8
Health Score13
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