Hearty Deep Dish Lasagna
Ingredients
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12 uncooked lasagna noodles
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage
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⅔ cup chopped onions
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⅔ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
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½ tablespoon minced garlic
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3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
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2 cups water
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
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1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
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1 pound part-skim ricotta cheese
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3 large eggs
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2 teaspoons garlic salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until they are tender but still firm. Drain the noodles.
In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onions, 1/3 cup of parsley, and garlic over medium heat until the sausage is browned and crumbled, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the tomato paste, water, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, and basil, mixing well. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan, the remaining 1/3 cup of parsley, eggs, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
Spread 2 cups of sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer with four lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the remaining sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella. Repeat the layers once more, then top with the remaining noodles, sauce, and mozzarella. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per portion)
| 391 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 34g | Carbs |
| 25g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 391 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
| Cholesterol 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium 1467mg | 64% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 25g | 51% |
| Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium 438mg | 34% |
| Iron 4mg | 21% |
| Potassium 810mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5