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| Category : Pasta |
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| Lasagna |
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| Ingredients : |
| 1. | 9 thick slices bacon, diced |
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| 3. | 1 teaspoon fennel seed |
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| 4. | 1 teaspoon dried oregano |
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| 5. | 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning |
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| 6. | 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce |
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| 7. | 2 pounds Italian sausage |
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| 8. | 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles |
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| 9. | 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese |
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| 11. | 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley |
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| 12. | 1 teaspoon dried oregano |
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| 14. | 8 slices provolone cheese |
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| 15. | 6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
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| Directions : |
| 1. | Brown bacon and onion in a large pan over medium heat. Stir in fennel seed, 1 teaspoon oregano, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Cover, and simmer on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until thick. |
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| 2. | Brown sausage links in a large skillet. Drain on paper towels. Cut into 1 inch pieces. |
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| 3. | Mix together ricotta cheese, egg, milk, parsley, and 1 teaspoon oregano in a medium bowl. |
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| 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. |
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| 5. | Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours. |
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| Serving Info : |
"Homemade Italian Lasagna, made with homemade sauce, and filled with ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, and lots of cheese."
Makes 15 servings |
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| Serve With : |
Crusty Italian bread |
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