Lasagna Rustica Recipe
Lasagna filled with mushrooms, ground sausage and ricotta cheese in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Noodles
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent. Add ground sausage and cook until browned. Stir in sliced mushrooms and Italian seasoning, cooking until mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Mix Ricotta
In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- 5
Assemble the Lasagna
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer 4 lasagna noodles on top, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the sausage and mushroom mixture, and a layer of tomato sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, tomato sauce, and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Serve
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
