One Pot Lasagna with Meatballs - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
• 2 shallots (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried sage
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
• ½ cup white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 cups crushed tomatoes
• 4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 7 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles
• 2 mozzarella balls (torn into small pieces)
• 2 ounces shredded cheddar
• 1 ounce grated Parmesan
• chopped parsley (for serving, optional)