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Yields, Prep Time, Cook Time, Total Time, Calories Per Serving
| Yields | 6 servings |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 1 hour |
| Total Time | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Calories Per Serving | 450 kcal |
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package lasagna noodles
- 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Step 1: In a large pot, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Drain off excess fat.
Step 2: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 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
