Ingredients:- 1 pound ground beef
– 1 pound Italian sausage
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
– 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
– 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)- 12 lasagna noodles
– 3 cups ricotta cheese
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh basil, fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
7. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place 4 lasagna noodles on top, slightly overlapping them.
8. Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles. Top with a third of the remaining meat sauce.
9. Repeat the layers with 4 more lasagna noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, and another third of the meat sauce.
10. Finish with the final layer of 4 lasagna noodles and the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
12. Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Enjoy your delicious homemade lasagna! Serve it with a side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
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Looks like a delicious recipe. I’m definitely going to try making it!
I never made a lasagna before. Maybe I will try making this one.
Yummy! I would love to try it at home!
Yes I do! This is a great recipe and easy to follow.
Looks so delicious!
Lasagna is my favorite dish, definitely going to give this recipe a try!
My family loves lasagna. I’m sure they’ll enjoy this one.
Looks great! Definitely making it for dinner this weekend.