Italian Lasagna

Method5 steps · about 8 hr 30 min

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   Step 1: Brown bacon and onion (1) in a large pan over medium heat. Stir in fennel seed (1 teaspoon), 1 teaspoon oregano, Italian seasoning (1 ½ teaspoons), and tomato sauce. Cover, and simmer on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until thick.

   Uses 9 thick slices bacon, diced · 1 onion, chopped · 1 teaspoon fennel seed · 1 teaspoon dried oregano · 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning · 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce

2. 2

   Step 2: Brown sausage links in a large skillet. Drain on paper towels. Cut into 1 inch pieces.

   Uses 2 pounds Italian sausage

3. 3

   Step 3: Mix together ricotta cheese, egg (2), milk (⅓ cup), parsley (2 teaspoons), and 1 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl.

   Uses 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese · 2 eggs · 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley · 1 teaspoon dried oregano · ⅓ cup milk

4. 4

   Step 4: Layer 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Layer with 1/3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1/2 ricotta cheese mixture, 1/2 sausage pieces, 1/3 mozzarella, and 1/2 provolone cheese. Top with 1/3 sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 1/3 noodles. Spread remaining sauce over the top, and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 mozzarella cheese.

   Uses 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce · 2 pounds Italian sausage · 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles · 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese · 8 slices provolone cheese · 6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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   Step 5: Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours.

   Bake lasagna · 90 min