Classic Lasagna
"Rather than using the mix ground beef and sausage listed in this recipe, you can use whatever kind of meat your family enjoys - just plan for about two pounds total...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound box of dry lasagna noodles (you will need 16 noodles. A one pound box contains 20 noodles so you will have four extra. Usually a few get broken so this usually works out)
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup chopped onions
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground Italian sausage meat (hot or sweet your choice)
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1 28-ounce canned crushed tomatoes (we use Cento)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dry oregano
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2 tablespoons dry basil or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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Pinch red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
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2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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2 eggs beaten
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½ cup chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
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2 ½ cups tomato sauce (see recipe here)
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced into 12 slices
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3 cups shredded mozzarella
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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