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Classic Lasagna Recipe

A delicious slice of hearty lasagna with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese.
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A hearty, oven-baked lasagna with rich meat sauce and layers of cheese, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook, covered, for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  8. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise over the sauce.
  9. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
  10. Layer with one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
  11. Spoon about 1.5 cups of meat sauce over the mozzarella.
  12. Repeat layers: 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, another third of the mozzarella, and 1.5 cups of meat sauce.
  13. Top with the remaining 3 noodles, the rest of the meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  14. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  15. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  16. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of red wine while the sauce simmers.
  • If you prefer a less meaty sauce, you can use only ground beef or a combination of ground beef and ground turkey.
  • Ensure your noodles are fully submerged in the sauce to prevent them from drying out.

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