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Ingredients
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Meat
Cheese
Noodles
Sauce
Seasonings
Other
Method
Preparation of Meat
- 1
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Garlic and Seasonings
Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preparation of Cheese Mixture
- 3
Mix Cheeses
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the Romano cheese, and chopped fresh basil. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined.
Assembly of Lasagna
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Layer Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top, then spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the sausage mixture and a layer of marinara sauce. Sprinkle with provolone cheese and half of the remaining Romano cheese.
- 6
Repeat Layers
Repeat the layering process: 3 more noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining sausage mixture, marinara sauce, and provolone. Top with the last 3 noodles, remaining marinara sauce, and a generous layer of the remaining Romano cheese.
Baking
- 7
Cover and Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 8
Uncover and Brown
After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.