"This is a recipe that I have been making for many decades, and everyone who has eaten my lasagna says that it is the BEST LASAGNA EVER!!! Try this recipe and I guarantee you will love it. You need a deep pan or a deep baking dish. If you have any questions, e-mail me: AlanLeonetti@q.com..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (1 lb) package lasagna noodle
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3/4 lb ground beef
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1/4 lb ground pork
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1 lb Italian sausage (thinly sliced)
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1 lb button mushroom (thinly sliced)
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1 cup onion (chopped)
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6 garlic cloves (minced)
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 eggs (lightly beaten)
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2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
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2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
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1 cup pitted ripe black olives (sliced)
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1 lb mozzarella cheese (shredded)
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1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans hunts chunky crushed tomatoes
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2 (6 ounce) cans hunts tomato paste
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1 cup stewed tomatoes (Italian style)
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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6 garlic cloves (cut in halves)
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1 teaspoon chopped garlic, in juice (from jar)
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1 shallot (diced)
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2 tablespoons dried oregano
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4 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar