The Most Amazing Lasagna Recipe

Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Cook Time: 50 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

I love this Lasagna recipe! Oh, my, this will surely be the highlight of your day. Try it now. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 lb sweet Italian sausage

1 lb lean ground beef

1 large white onion diced

5 cloves garlic minced

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

½ c white wine

2 tbsp white sugar

½ c chopped fresh basil

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp ground oregano

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

¼ c chopped fresh parsley

1 lb lasagna noodles

30 oz ricotta cheese

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 large Egg

½ tsp salt

⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

1 lb thinly sliced mozzarella cheese about 24 slices

1 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Step 1: Place a large pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium.

Step 2: Add in the ground beef and ground sausage, then use a wooden spoon to crumble them.

Step 3: Add in the garlic and onion. Cook until aromatic and brown.

Step 4: Add in the oregano, sugar, fresh basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 5: Add in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, wine, and tomato sauce.

Step 6: Stir and adjust the heat down to low and simmer for 1 to 4 hours. Make sure to stir from time to time.

Step 7: Submerge the lasagna noodles in a pan with hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 8: In a large mixing bowl, add in the egg, ricotta cheese, parsley, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until well mixed.

Step 9: Place the egg-cheese mixture inside the to chill.

Step 10: Prepare the oven and preheat to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.

Step 11: Apply cooking spray in a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 12: Add 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the greased pan and spread it evenly.

Step 13: Top it with 4 slices of lasagna noodles.

Step 14: Spread ⅓ of ricotta cheese mixture and ¼ mozzarella cheese slices on top of the noodles.

Step 15: Spread 1 ½ cups of meat sauce and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 16: Repeat the procedure until everything is arranged in layers.

Step 17: Cover the baking pan with foil and place it inside the preheated oven. Bake for about 25 minutes.

Step 18: Remove the cover and bake for another 25 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.

Step 19: Remove from the oven.

Step 20: Serve and enjoy!

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