"A definite crowd-pleaser, this classic lasagna is thick, rich and meaty with lots of cheese—just the way I like it. Even though my parents were Hungarian, I have a weakness for savory Italian foods like this. —Suzanne Barker, Bellingham, Washington..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1-1/2 cups chopped onion
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1 cup chopped carrot
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon each sugar, dried oregano and basil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper, divided
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2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1 egg
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1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
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1 package (12 ounces) lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
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2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese