Description
A decadent holiday lasagna featuring a rich blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, layered with creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 12 lasagna noodles
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the meat; sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and basil. Simmer on low for 30-45 minutes until thickened.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, beaten egg, parsley, and parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Spread 1 cup of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer noodles, then ricotta mixture, then mozzarella, then meat sauce. Repeat until ingredients are used.
- Top with a final layer of mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil (sprayed with oil) and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
- Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American