Description
This Chicken Sausage Lasagna isn't just another pasta dish; it's a culinary hug in a casserole dish. It's straightforward yet incredibly flavorful, incorporating savory chicken sausage, a creamy cheese blend, and a rich tomato sauce simmered with herbs.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 large Yellow Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1.5 pounds Lean Ground Chicken Sausage, casings removed if applicable
28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
15 ounces Tomato Sauce
6 ounces Tomato Paste
1 cup Chicken Broth
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon Sugar
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
12–15 Lasagna Noodles, oven-ready or traditional
15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
1 large Egg
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for topping
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Pinch of Nutmeg
4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion and cook until softened
- Add garlic and cook for another minute, then add chicken sausage and brow
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and broth. Season and simmer for 30-60 minutes
- Prepare the ricotta mixture in a bowl: mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and nutmeg
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
- Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the dish
- Layer noodles over sauce, spread half of the ricotta mixture over noodles
- Sprinkle mozzarella over ricotta, then ladle meat sauce on top
- Repeat the layering process: noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, meat sauce
- Add a final layer of noodles, top with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20-25 minutes
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving
Notes
Ensure to let the lasagna rest before slicing to maintain its structure.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg