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Classic Lasagna

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A comforting and rich classic lasagna made with layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta mixture, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 15 oz (1 3/4 cups) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  5. Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon basil, and black pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, egg, and remaining parsley.
  7. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  8. Add a layer of cooked lasagna noodles, then spread an even layer of the ricotta cheese mixture, followed by a layer of meat sauce.
  9. Repeat layers two more times, ending with a final layer of noodles, meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  11. Let lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage. Lasagna can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.

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