Spicy Lasagna

I never liked lasagna because I found it to be too bland. However, this recipe is a winner! It was requested for our October birthday celebration.

Spicy Lasagna

1 lb. ground turkey

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon whole fennel seed

½ teaspoon crushed fennel seed

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 16oz can stewed tomatoes
2 6oz cans tomato paste

1 Tablespoon dried basil leaves

½ teaspoon dried oregano

6 lasagna noodles

3 cups ricotta cheese

½ cup grated Romano cheese

2 eggs, well beaten

2 Tablespoons parsley flakes

½ teaspoon black pepper

8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Crumble turkey into skillet, add next 6 ingredients and cook over medium heat until done (turkey no longer pink).

Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook noodles according to package; drain and set aside.

Combine ricotta, Romano, eggs, parsley flakes, and pepper in a mixing bowl; mix well.

Place half the noodles in a 13 ½-x8- 3/4 x 1 3/4- inch baking dish; spread with half the cheese mixture. Top with half the mozzarella cheese and half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Yield: 8 servings