Shortcut Lasagna
I originally posted this recipe almost four years ago. However, I made it tonight, but modified the recipe. I liked this version much better!
Improved Shortcut Lasagna
8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles
1 1/2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded sharp provolone cheese, divided
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb italian sausage (casings removed if necessary)
2 cups spaghetti sauce (I used Ragu Sundried Tomato and Sweet Basil, and I added some extra garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes)
Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. While noodles are cooking, combine ricotta, 1 cup provolone cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside. Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in tomato sauce; remove from heat. Drain noodles. Combine noodles and meat mixture in a large bowl. Place 3 cups noodle mixture in an 9x13 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread ricotta mixture over noodle mixture. Top with remaining noodle mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup provolone cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. 6 servings.
Improved Shortcut Lasagna
8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles
1 1/2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded sharp provolone cheese, divided
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb italian sausage (casings removed if necessary)
2 cups spaghetti sauce (I used Ragu Sundried Tomato and Sweet Basil, and I added some extra garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes)
Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes. While noodles are cooking, combine ricotta, 1 cup provolone cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside. Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in tomato sauce; remove from heat. Drain noodles. Combine noodles and meat mixture in a large bowl. Place 3 cups noodle mixture in an 9x13 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread ricotta mixture over noodle mixture. Top with remaining noodle mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup provolone cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. 6 servings.