Five-Cheese Lasagna for a Crowd

Throwing a large party? This big lasagna recipe will serve a huge crowd.

Here's a pasta dish that will serve 120 to 150 people.

Prep time: 3 hours plus standing
Baking time: 40 to 50 minutes

You Will Need
6 packages (16 ounces each) lasagna noodles
10 pounds bulk Italian sausage
10 medium onions, chopped
30 garlic cloves, minced
11 cans (29 ounces each) tomato sauce
2/3 cup dried basil
3 tablespoons ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons fennel seed, crushed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
6 cartons (32 ounces each) ricotta cheese
10 pounds shredded mozzarella cheese
4 cartons (8 ounces each) grated Parmesan cheese
5 blocks (5 ounces each) Romano cheese, grated
10 packages (6 ounces each) sliced provolone cheese, cut into strips
1 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

What to Do
1. Heat oven to 375°:F. Cook noodles in boiling water 5 minutes; rinse in cold water and drain.

2. Cook sausage, onions and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 50 to 60 minutes.

3. Grease ten 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dishes. In each dish, layer about 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, 4 noodles, about 1-1/4 cups ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, about 1/3 cup Parmesan, 1/4 cup Romano and three slices provolone. Repeat layers. Top with 4 noodles, about 1-1/2 cups of tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and about 1 tablespoon parsley. Bake, uncovered, 40 to 50 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.

Serves: 120-150
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