homemade lasagna my way

Name: Homemade Lasagna My Way
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) lasagna noodles; 1 pound(s) ground chuck; 1 pound(s) mild italian sausage; 1 - red onion, small dice; 1 - green bell pepper, small dice; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh minced garlic; 24 ounce(s) jar of bertolli tomato & basil sauce; 14 1/2 ounce(s) can of diced tomatoes, undrained; 15 ounce(s) can of tomato sauce; 2 (6.5) can(s) mushroom pieces; 1 cup(s) dried parsley, divided; 1/4 cup(s) italian seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh coarsely ground black pepper; 1 can(s) whole black olives,drained and sliced; 1 cup(s) fresh grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup(s) shredded colby jack cheese; 4 - eggs, whisked; 1 1/2 cup(s) ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cup(s) cottage cheese, small curd; 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese

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Teresa Horn

Memphis, TN

Updated on May 31, 2014

This recipe is one hit with us here. Just a pan of awesomeness that will bring great raves at your family table or a potluck dinner. This recipe is of my own mixing and wanted a homemade lasagna with a bit more punch to it. Hope you enjoy it as much as we have. I also served it with a side salad and fresh made cheesy garlic bread. ;)

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prep time 35 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Bake

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound lasagna noodles
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound mild italian sausage
1 - red onion, small dice
1 - green bell pepper, small dice
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
24 ounces jar of bertolli tomato & basil sauce
14 1/2 ounces can of diced tomatoes, undrained
15 ounces can of tomato sauce
2 (6.5) cans mushroom pieces
1 cup dried parsley, divided
1/4 cup italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarsely ground black pepper
1 can whole black olives,drained and sliced
1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
4 - eggs, whisked
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, small curd
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make homemade lasagna my way

Step 1

Cook and stir sausage, beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir tomato basil sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, mushroom pieces, 3/4 cup parsley, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper into sausage mixture. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 30 minutes. Once the sauce is done cooking add the sliced black olives.

Step 2

While the sauce is cooking. Stir ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, eggs, and remaining 1/4 cup parsley together in a large bowl until smooth. Set inside refrigerator till ready to assemble.
Step 3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Step 4

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or use olive oil. Making sure not to miss any spots.
Step 5

Spread 1 cup meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Cover sauce with a layer of lasagna noodles and spread the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Spread a layer of meat sauce over the ricotta and a layer of noodles over the meat sauce. Repeat the layering procedure 1 more time. Spread remaining sauce over the final layer of noodles and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
Step 6

Bake lasagna in the preheated oven until hot throughout and bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake until cheese is golden, about 10 minutes more. Cool for 20 minutes before serving.
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