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Classic Lasagna

A delicious slice of classic lasagna, featuring layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese.
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A hearty, layered lasagna with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound 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 dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Add parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. While the sauce simmers, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  8. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  9. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
  10. Top with one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
  11. Spoon about one-third of the remaining meat sauce over the mozzarella.
  12. Repeat layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, sauce.
  13. Add the final layer of noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
  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, simmer for an hour or longer.
  • If you prefer not to use sausage, you can use all ground beef.
  • Oven-ready lasagna noodles can be used; follow package directions.
  • This lasagna freezes well before or after baking.

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