Freezer Meal: 5 Pound Lasagna

When I think of freezer meals, lasagna is always the first thing that pops into my head. The only problem is.... I can't make a good lasagna to save my life! Well, until now! I tried a million different recipes before I found this one, and we were at the point to where my husband would 'not be hungry' when dinner rolled around on lasagna night. I don't know why I had so much trouble with this dish. It isn't even that complicated! And almost every recipe is identical!! I was SO happy that I finally found a relatively easy version, that actually made it into the stomach's of my family!   We knew this recipe was a winner when Dax shouted 'WOW this is GOOOOOOD!' That's when my husband decided to try a few bites, just to make sure. :0) 

5 Pound Lasagna

(Recipe & Photo from Freezer Meal Recipe's.com)

2 lbs italian sausage
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 medium white onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
11 lb package lasagna noodles
2 containers of fresh ricotta or cottage cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons oregano
10 slices provolone cheese
your favorite pasta sauce

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

- Look at lasagna package for directions on how to cook the noodles. Remove noodles a couple of minutes prior to them being finished. (They will cook the rest of the way in the oven)

- In a large saucepan add olive oil. Once hot add garlic and then onions. Cook until onions are clear.

- Stir in sausage, cook until done.

- In a large mixing bowl combine meat mixture, both kinds of cheese, diced tomatoes and oregano. Mix well.

- In a large baking dish place 1 layer of lasagna noodles, then 1 layer of meat and cheese mixture. Keep making layers until dish is full.

- Pour red pasta sauce on top and layer with provolone cheese.

- Bake for 30-40 minutes.

**TO FREEZE: Allow lasagna to cool. Divide portions up according to how much you’ll want to defrost at a time. Place in freezer safe container or plastic bag. Will stay good frozen 2-3 months.**

Defrosting Directions
1. Remove from freezer.
2. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours or place on microwave safe plate and defrost in microwave.
3. Reheat by microwave or in oven.

 

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