Italian Sausage Lasagna: Quick & Easy Homemade Recipe
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How to Make Italian Sausage Lasagna
Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, and this Italian Sausage Lasagna is a quick, easy version that doesn’t skimp on flavor. With layers of tender noodles, creamy ricotta, savory sausage, and melty Italian cheese, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Using cooked sausage saves time, making this recipe both practical and delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick prep: Uses cooked sausage and jarred sauce for convenience.
- Rich flavor: Tomato basil sauce pairs perfectly with Italian sausage.
- Cheesy layers: Ricotta and Italian cheese blend make it creamy and satisfying.
- Family-friendly: A hearty dish everyone will enjoy.
- Customizable: Swap sausage for ground beef, turkey or vegetarian options.
Ingredients
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled Italian sausage
- 1 jar tomato sauce (we used tomato basil flavored)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
- 1 egg
- pinch of Italian seasoning
- 1-2 cups – 5 italian cheese blend, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare sauce: Heat sausage, tomato basil sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic in a pan until warm.
- Mix ricotta filling in a bowl, combine ricotta, parsley, tarragon and egg.
- Layer noodles and filling
- Spread half the sauce mixture in a baking dish, add noodles, then half the ricotta mix.
- Repeat layers: Add another layer of noodles, remaining ricotta mix and top with noodles and sauce.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded Italian cheese blend and a pinch of seasoning on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let lasagna rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Variations
- Ground beef lasagna: Swap sausage for beef.
- Turkey lasagna: Use lean ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Vegetarian lasagna: Replace meat with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
- Cheesy lasagna: Add extra mozzarella or parmesan for more gooey layers.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this lasagna with:
- Garlic bread or breadsticks
- A crisp green salad
- Roasted vegetables
Storage & Freezing
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Bake covered at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.
Variations
- Ground beef lasagna: Swap sausage for beef.
- Turkey lasagna: Use lean ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Vegetarian lasagna: Replace meat with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini or spinach.
- Cheesy lasagna: Add extra mozzarella or parmesan for more gooey layers.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this lasagna with:
- Garlic bread or breadsticks
- A crisp green salad
- Roasted vegetables
Storage & Freezing
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Bake covered at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.
Lasagna Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Do I need to cook noodles first? This recipe uses cooked noodles, but oven-ready noodles can be substituted.
- Can I freeze Italian Sausage Lasagna? Absolutely. Freeze before or after baking for easy meals later.
Quick & Easy Italian Sausage Lasagna Recipe
This Italian Sausage Lasagna is a quick and easy comfort food classic. With layers of tender noodles, creamy ricotta, savory sausage, and melty Italian cheese, it’s the perfect family dinner that comes together in under an hour.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1 cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage
- 1 jar tomato basil sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon tarragon
- 1 egg
- pinch
- Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a pan, heat the Italian sausage, sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and garlic until warm.
- In a bowl add the ricotta cheese, parsley, tarragon and egg and mix together.
- Place half the mix on the bottom of the pan.
- Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
- Place half the ricotta mix on top of the noodles and spread out evenly.
- Add another layer of noodles and the rest of the ricotta mix and spread out evenly.
- Add the last layer of noodles and the remaining sauce mix.
- Add the 5 Italian cheese blend on top and sprinkle the pinch of Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.
