Sicilian Meat Lasagna with Minced Spicy Italian Sausage

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Add the minced spicy Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

6. 6

   Stir in the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, and the large egg. Mix well.

8. 8

   Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

9. 9

   Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce.

10. 10

    Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.

11. 11

    Sprinkle one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.

12. 12

    Repeat layers twice more, ending with a layer of meat sauce and a final sprinkle of mozzarella cheese on top.

13. 13

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

14. 14

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

15. 15

    Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Sicilian Meat Lasagna with Minced Spicy Italian Sausage!