Ingredients
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- 1/2 package lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (affiliate)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked italian sausage, crumbled
- 2 cups of your favorite pasta sauce (affiliate)
- 1 cup ricotta
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh italian parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Prepare lasagna noodles according to box directions.
- In large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add crumbled sausage to the mixture followed by pasta sauce. Cover and simmer on medium low for 10 minutes.
- While sauce is simmering, combine ricotta, cottage cheese, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper in medium bowl. Mix to combine.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease 9 x 9 baking dish.
- To assemble lasagna, place a layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish, then follow by a layer of noodles and a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat 2 more times, but on your final cheese layer substitute the mozzarella for the ricotta mixture.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese on top is starting to brown.