Lasagna, that glorious mix of noodles, sauce, and cheese, can be a challenge due to the separation of meat and dairy we follow when keeping kosher. But fear not! This recipe lets you indulge in a lasagna dream come true. We use flavorful kosher ground sausage for a protein-packed filling, keeping it firmly in the meat category. No-boil noodles make prep a breeze, and a surprise panko topping delivers a satisfying crunch that looks a bit like cheese. For a dairy and vegetarian twist on lasagna, you can check out our recipe featuring ricotta cheese and vegetables made on the stove.
Ingredients
Servings 8
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced small
- 2 medium carrots diced small
- 3 stalks celery diced small
- 2 pounds kosher sweet Italian sausage or ground beef, defrosted and crumbled
- 3 1/2 cups diced canned tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 bunch parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt plus more as needed
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 box “no boil” lasagna noodles
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 12 basil leaves sliced
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Meat Lasagna
Amount per Serving
Calories
506
% Daily Value*
Fat
40
g
62
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
81
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Cholesterol
87
mg
29
%
Sodium
2209
mg
96
%
Potassium
762
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
2980
IU
60
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
86
mg
9
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 10 more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and nutmeg and stir well. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 1 hour. Add the parsley and salt and stir well.
- Spread an even layer of sauce in a 9”x13” baking pan. Add a layer of the lasagna noodles. Repeat this process 3 more times, ending with sauce on top. Sprinkle the panko bread crumbs over the top of the lasagna and cover. Bake in a pre-heated 350°F oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with the basil. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you can’t find kosher sausage that crumbles use ground beef.
