Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - Lasagna

I haven't had Lasagna made with Buffalo Italian Sausage, YET! This just sounds like one of those keeper recipes. Another delicious and healthy recipe from Jill O'Brien of Wild Idea Buffalo. I can't wait to try this one!



Lasagna

By: Jill O'Brien

Lasagna (serves 4 to 6)


Ingredients:

1 – Batch Buffalo Meat Sauce
1 – pkg. no boil lasagna sheets
1 – lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced
8oz. – parmesan, grated
* optional roasted zucchini


Buffalo Meat Sauce Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 – pound Buffalo Italian Sausage
1 – onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoon dried crushed fennel
½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 – cup red wine
1 quart crushed tomatoes, (rinse jar with 1 cup water)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice


Preparation of Sauce:

* Heat olive oil in heavy sauce pan over medium high heat.
* Coarsely crumble in Buffalo Italian Sausage and stir once.
*Add onion, garlic and dried spices. Stir to incorporate. Continue to cook until sausage is lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
*Add red wine and stir.
*Add remaining ingredients. Let ingredients come to full heat, stirring occasionally.
*Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.  Stir occasionally.
*Season to taste.


Assembly:

* Lightly oil lasagna pan or casserole dish.
* Cover bottom of pan with one cup meat sauce.
* Layer with lasagna sheets, meat sauce, and mozzarella. (Roasted zucchini may be added to layers if you choose.)
* Repeat layers 2 to 3 times based on pan size, ending with a thin layer of meat sauce on top.
* Cover with foil and bake at 375* for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
* Cover top with grated Parmesan and allow to melt or lightly brown.



http://wildideabuffalo.com/2012/lasagna/




Wild Idea Buffalo -1 lb. Italian Sausage

What do you get when you cross a bison and Italian spices? A way to indulge in a fantastic Italian Sausage, with fewer consequences. Tasting straight from the corner meat shop, it creates a healthier form of grilling or Italian dishes, without sacrificing a bit of flavor. One pound package of ground sausage, not in links. 1 lb. Package

Ingredients: Buffalo, Organic Spices:[Black Pepper, Pure Cane Sugar, Crushed Red Pepper, Fennel Seeds, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Paprika] Red Wine Vinegar, Salt, Water.



http://buy.wildideabuffalo.com/products/1-lb-italian-sausage