Sunday, November 27, 2011

Lotsa Layers Lasagna


Okay, Thanksgiving is over....You probably don't want to hear about anything involving turkey right?? Good, How about Pasta, Lotsa Layers Lasagna? 

INGREDIENTS:

1 1-pound package polska kielbasa, diced into 1/4-inch cubes3 cloves garlic, minced

 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced


1 5-ounce package fresh spinach, cleaned and spun dry




1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese




4 ounces fresh goat cheese




1 cup shredded parmesan




1 egg, beaten



1 1-pound package no-boil lasagna noodles





2 15-ounce jars Alfredo sauce (or 4 cups homemade)




1 2-ounce ball fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced



DIRECTIONS:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Makes: 12 servings

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown polska kielbasa, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes.

3. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 4 minutes.

4. Turn off heat. Add spinach and stir, allowing the heat from the pan to wilt the spinach.

5. Make filling by mixing ricotta, goat cheese, parmesan and egg in a large bowl until combined.

6. Place 1/3 of kielbasa mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish. Top with lasagna noodles.

7. Top lasagna noodles with 1/3 Kielbasa mixture and 1/2 of cheese mixture. Pour 1/3 Alfredo sauce over. Top with lasagna noodles.

8. Place remaining 1/3 kielbasa mixture, remaining 1/2 of cheese mixture and 1/3 of Alfredo sauce over noodles. Top with another layer of lasagna noodles.

9. Top noodles with remaining sauce. Place slices of fresh mozzarella on top.

10. Wrap baking dish tightly with foil. Bake 50-60 minutes, until bubbly.

11. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until excess liquid is absorbed. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!


A White wine and a nice salad are preferred to be served along with this!

4 comments:

  1. Damn...Now that looks good!

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  2. Looks yummy Keith!

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  3. Very Innovative use of Turkey!

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  4. You gonna make me go against my diet!LOL!

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