Italian Sausage Lasagna ( Lighter Recipe)

Italian Sausage Lasagna ( Lighter Recipe)


1. Cook sausage, onion and garlic in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.

2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley, the basil, sugar, tomatoes and tomato sauce, breaking up tomatoes.

3. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low.

4. simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.

5. Heat oven to 350°F.

6. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.

7. Mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the oregano.

8. Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2-inches.

9. Top with 4 noodles.

10. Spread 1 cup of the cheese mixture over noodles; spread with 1 cup sauce mixture.

11. Sprinkle 2/3 cup of mozzarella cheese.

12. Repeat with 4 noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, 1 cup of the sauce mixture and 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

13. Top with remaining noodles and sauce mixture.

14. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.

15. Cover and bake 30 minutes.

16. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly.

17. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

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