Description

Spicy, gooey, cheesy lasagna is like heaven on a plate. The fresh sheets of pasta make this lasagna lighter than regular lasagna noodles. They cost a little more but are definitely worth the expense.

Ingredients

• olive oil
• 1 lb. spicy Italian sausage (turkey sausage can be used)
• 2 c. Ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 large handful parsley, finely chopped
• 1 t. salt
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 large jar pasta sauce (at least 24 oz. or more)
• 1 t. red pepper chili flakes
• 1 t. fennel seeds
• 1 lb. fresh Mozzarella cheese, grated
• 5 sheets of an 8 oz. package of fresh pasta sheets

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Heat a large pan over medium heat; drizzle in a little olive oil. Remove sausage meat out of the casing by squeezing small balls out with your hands, letting them drop into the pan. Cook sausage balls until golden brown and cooked through, browning on all sides; set aside.
3. Mix Ricotta, egg and parsley together in a bowl until egg is thoroughly incorporated; season with salt and pepper; set aside.