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Kittencal's Four Cheese Lasagna

I strongly suggest due to the large amount of cheese filling to use a pan with higher sides or a lasagna pan however you definitely could use a 13 x 9-inch pan but it will be very full, i make this in my lasagna pan --- you will most likely have some sauce left over so just freeze for another time, this sauce freezes very well --- the secret to great lasagna starts with a great sauce and lots of it, so don't be shy to use lots of sauce --- this sauce *must* be made a day ahead which not only allows the flavors to blend and improve but also is a big time saver, it may even made up to 5 days ahead the longer refrigeration time the better the sauce will be, also to save some time an to blend the flavors i suggest to mix up the cheese filling a day ahead, so all you have left to do is boil the pasta and layer the lasagna --- although the recipe states to use only 16 noodles but will depend on the size of pan you are using, i always cook more just in case some of the noodles happen to crack

Steps

Prepare this sauce a day ahead.
For the meat sauce.
In a large heavy pot cook the sausage meat with crushed chili flakes and onion until the meat is lightly browned breaking up the meat while cooking.
Drain any fat from the sausage meat.
Add in garlic , basil and oregano.
Cook stirring for about 3 minutes.
Add in tomato paste.
Cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
Add in crushed tomatoes , tomato sauce , water , 1 tablespoon salt , black pepper and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Bring to a boil over medium heat , stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 2 hours stirring occasionally and adjusting the salt and sugar to taste.
Cool sauce to room temperature and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
For the cheese filling.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add in onion with dried italian seasoning and saute until just lightly browned , about 4-5 minutes (adding in the fresh garlic after the last 2 minutes.
To the bowl add in ricott.

Ingredients

lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, italian sausage, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, water, seasoning salt, ground black pepper, sugar, oil, dried italian seasoning, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, eggs