Erin’s Lasagna
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥘 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Vegetable, Meat, European, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Description:
Erin’s Lasagna is a beloved classic with a twist! Loaded with savory Italian sausage, vibrant zucchini, and layers of creamy cheeses, this hearty dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead, this lasagna is sure to become a favorite in your household. Plus, it freezes beautifully, making it convenient for busy weekdays when you need a quick and satisfying lunch on the go!
Ingredients:
- 1 Italian sausage
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter, for sautéing
- Lasagna noodles (enough to cover the layers)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 568
- Fat Content: 39.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 134mg
- Sodium Content: 1649.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 11.5g
- Protein Content: 34.1g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
- Slice the zucchini and yellow squash, and sauté them in a little butter until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Mix the Ricotta Mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, dried basil, and dried oregano. Mix until well combined.
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Layer the Lasagna:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 13×9-inch baking dish, spread about 3/4 cup of the sauce evenly on the bottom.
- Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. They will expand when cooked, so make sure to overlap them slightly.
- Spread about 2/3 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle some of the sautéed zucchini and yellow squash on top of the ricotta mixture.
- Pour about 3/4 cup of the sauce over the vegetables, then top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers three times.
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Bake the Lasagna:
- Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the top layer of cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Enjoy your delicious Erin’s Lasagna! 🍽️🥂
