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Lasagna
Lasagna
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Discover the secret to perfect homemade lasagna with this classic Italian recipe that's been beloved for generations. Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted mozzarella create a hearty, comforting dish that's worth every minute of preparation. You might think making lasagna from scratch is complicated, but this straightforward recipe breaks it down into simple steps that guarantee restaurant-quality results. The combination of sweet Italian sausage and ground beef creates unmatched depth of flavor. - Claude
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Ingredients
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

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1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Gather all your ingredients.
Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a dutch oven over medium heat until well browned.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
Season with sugar, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and pepper.
Simmer, covered, for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
To assemble, spread 1 ½ cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce, overlapping slightly.
Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture.
Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese slices.
Spoon 1 ½ cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
Rest lasagna for 15 minutes before serving.
Servings\Yield
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 463; Total Fat: 27g (Saturated Fat: 13g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 1013mg; Total Carbohydrates: 30g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 8g); Protein: 29g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: lasagna, Italian, pasta, beef, cheese, tomato
🗂️ Categories: 🍝 Pasta Dishes, 🥩 Beef, 🍔 Ground Beef, 🍝 Italian
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Lasagna was added on April 17, 2025 and last updated on June 05, 2025.
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