Aunt Lana’s Lasagna

Our dear Aunt Lana always made the very best lasagna, the best I ever remember tasting! It was a treat every time we visited her house, and we were so thrilled when she agreed to share her delicious recipe with us. Two kinds of spicy hot sausage, plump tomatoes, Italian spices and lots of glorious cheese layered between tender pasta, this recipe is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser! Serve it with a big green salad and some of our Pizza Factory Bread Sticks and you’ll have a warm comfort meal your family will request again and again.

What Kind of Cheese to Use in Lasagna?

There are so many types of cheese in this rich, delicious dish! For this recipe, I like to slice fresh mozzarella into thin strips (it seems to melt easier that way) and several handfuls of tangy Parmesan cheese. This recipe calls for cottage cheese, which is easy to find and gives the lasagna more bulk and flavor. But you could swap that out for creamy Ricotta cheese too.

Can I Freeze Lasagna?

Yes! This recipe makes a huge batch, so we usually freeze leftovers in individual servings in Ziploc bags. They make the perfect lunch or dinner. Just pull out how many pieces you’ll need, re-heat in the microwave and enjoy! You can also make an extra batch then cover in freezer safe foil and wrap and freeze the entire pan until you want to bake it. Just allow extra baking time if baking from frozen, probably an extra thirty minutes.

More Favorite Italian Recipes

There’s nothing better than a big bowl of pasta, cheesy recipes and dashes of oregano. Try a few of our very favorite Italian dishes and see for yourself:

Nick’s Authentic Italian SpaghettiCheesy Italian BreadItalian Beef Roast SandwichesBaked Italian Sausage RotiniEasy Cheesy Manicotti

How to Make the Best Lasagna

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