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Absolute Best Ever Lasagna Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 large onion
2-3 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 tbs dried parsley flakes
1 tbs dried oregano
1 tbs dried basil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) canned whole tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
24 ounces ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
2 eggs
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbs parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese
12-15 lasagna noodles
Directions:
Directions:
Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion and garlic. Add salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomatoes with juice, and tomato paste; stirring until well mixed. Cover and simmer 1 hour (or longer, but watch for getting too dry). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cottage cheese, eggs, pepper 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 lb of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat. Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese; make sure to cover noodles completely. Bake at 375º for 40-60 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted. (I cover with foil for about 40 minutes, then uncover for 15-20 minutes). Let sit for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12

 

 

 

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