Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian Sausage
• 8 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 24 oz jar marinara sauce
• 1 box oven ready lasagna noodles
• 2 cups shredded Italian-blend cheese
• 15 oz jar Alfredo sauce or 1 recipe Olive Garden Alfredo
• 16 oz fresh mozzarella

Instructions

Preheat Oven: 

• Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the Sausage:

•  In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:

•  In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil. Stir until well mixed.

Layering the Lasagna:

• Spread ¼ cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Lay 3 oven-ready noodles in the pan, leaving a little space between each for expansion.
• Add ¼ of the ricotta mixture, ¼ of the sausage, and about ½ cup marinara sauce. Use a spatula to smooth the mixture evenly.
• Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese over the layer.

Continue Layering:

• Add 3 more lasagna noodles and ¼ of the ricotta mixture and sausage.
• Pour 1 cup Alfredo sauce over and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle another ½ cup shredded cheese.

Repeat:

• Follow the same layering process for two more layers, ending with 3 lasagna sheets.
• Spread 1 cup marinara sauce over the top to fully cover the noodles.

Bake: 

• Cover the dish tightly using foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Add Fresh Mozzarella: 

• Remove the foil, top with sliced fresh mozzarella, and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Rest & Serve: 

• Remove from the oven and let it rest for 20-25 minutes before slicing. If desired, pop it back in the oven for 5 minutes to rewarm the top layer of cheese.

Enjoy! 

• Serve warm and savor every cheesy, creamy bite!