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Description
A classic Italian lasagna with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
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- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Brown ground beef and sausage in a skillet. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese with egg in a bowl.
- Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered with foil, then 15 minutes uncovered.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg