Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb turkey sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano flakes
  • 1 pinch fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (coarsely chopped)
  • 4 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 lb lasagna noodle
  • 1/2 lb fresh shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 lb small curd cottage cheese

Method

  • Put olive oil and sausage in large pot and brown the meat.
  • Add garlic, onion, dried seasonings, and mushrooms. Simmer until onions are softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and parsley. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours.
  • While sauce is simmering, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 13x9-inch non-stick baking dish.
  • Lay 3 noodles evenly over the sauce.
  • Spread about half of the cottage cheese onto the noodles.
  • Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella and parmesan evenly into the pan.
  • Spread another thin layer of sauce.
  • Repeat steps 8-11.
  • Lay 3 more noodles evenly over the sauce.
  • Spread out the rest of the remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan and mozzarella.
  • Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for about 45 minutes.
  • Uncover, and continue to bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.