Description
Italian Sausage Lasagna is a delightful blend of flavors that combines savory sausage, creamy cheeses, and rich tomato sauce. This simple, homemade dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds italian sausage (hot, mild, or a combination)
- 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion (peeled and root end removed)
- 4 large garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 large green bell peppers (stem and seeds removed)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 (30-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- ¼ cup chopped parsley plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 8 ounces provolone cheese shredded
- 8 ounces shredded parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and break it up as it cooks. Once browned, add garlic powder, onion powder, italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Chop bell pepper and onion, placing them in a food processor with garlic. Blend until smooth, then pour into the pot with the sausage.
- Mix in the tomato paste and all tomato sauce, stirring well. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat, and maintain simmer for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Using a mix of hot and mild sausage enhances flavor complexity.
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg