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One-Pan Sausage and Roasted Pepper Lasagne

One-Pan Sausage and Roasted Pepper Lasagne
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One-Pan Sausage and Roasted Pepper Lasagne is a hearty, comforting dish combining juicy Italian sausage, sweet roasted red peppers, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella, all layered and baked together in a single pan. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or fuss-free entertaining, it delivers rich, savory flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Meat & Protein

  • Italian sausage – 1 lb (450g), crumbled

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • Roasted red peppers – 1 cup diced
  • Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
  • Fresh basil or oregano – 2 tbsp chopped (optional)

Dairy & Cheese

  • Ricotta cheese – 1 cup
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese – 2 cups

Pantry Items

  • Lasagne sheets (no-boil preferred) – about 9 sheets, broken to fit
  • Tomato sauce – 2 cups
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Prepare and cook the sausage: Heat a splash of olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat. Crumble Italian sausage into the pan and cook until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally to break it apart evenly.
  2. Sauté aromatics and add peppers: Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the sausage, cooking until fragrant and translucent. Stir in diced roasted red peppers, allowing the flavors to meld for a couple of minutes.
  3. Layer the lasagne: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the sausage mixture, then arrange lasagne sheets on top, breaking to fit as necessary. Dollop ricotta cheese evenly over the sheets, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella. Repeat layering until the pan is full, finishing with a topping of mozzarella and fresh herbs if desired.
  4. Bake until bubbly and golden: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the pan with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  5. Let it rest and serve: Allow the lasagne to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before slicing. This helps it set and makes serving easier and less messy.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs: Adding fresh basil or oregano toward the end brightens the overall flavor.
  • Don’t over-soak lasagne sheets: Use no-boil sheets or pre-soak briefly to avoid sogginess.
  • Seal the pan well: Cover tightly with foil to trap moisture and ensure proper cooking.
  • Brown the sausage thoroughly: This creates deeper flavor and better texture in the meat layer.
  • Rest before slicing: Letting the lasagne cool slightly keeps layers intact.

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Keywords: one-pan lasagne, sausage lasagne, roasted pepper lasagne, easy dinner, baked pasta, gluten-free lasagne

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