loaded four cheese and three meat lasagna

Name: Loaded Four Cheese and Three meat Lasagna
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 18 - lasagna noodles; 1 1/2 pound(s) italian pork sausage, sweet; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 2 1/2 package(s) 4oz sliced pepperoni or 1 pound sliced fresh from deli; 1/2 cup(s) onions, chopped small; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 6-8 ounce(s) tomatoe sauce; 1 1/2 can(s) 28oz crushed tomatoes; 2 1/2 can(s) 6oz tomato past; 1 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic salt; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; 4 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fennel seed; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) beef bouillon; 4 tablespoon(s) white sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil leaves, dried; 4 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 4 tablespoon(s) psrsley, fresh chopped; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 2 large eggs, beaten; 24 ounce(s) ricotta cheese; 4 1/2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese; 1 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, shredded; 2 cup(s) spinach, chopped (optional); 2 small cans of black olives, sliced (optional)

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176 Pinches

Jennifer J

Seattle, WA

Updated on Dec 14, 2013

I have always believed that a true cook will cook anything, regardless if it is something that she/he eats or not. I am not a fan of Italian foods, but I cook it and people seem to really enjoy it. For a person who isn't into Italian foods, I must say that I really love my Lasagna recipe.

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18 - lasagna noodles
1 1/2 pounds italian pork sausage, sweet
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 1/2 packages 4oz sliced pepperoni or 1 pound sliced fresh from deli
1/2 cup onions, chopped small
3 cloves garlic, minced
6-8 ounces tomatoe sauce
1 1/2 cans 28oz crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 cans 6oz tomato past
1 cup water
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons basil leaves, dried
4 teaspoons italian seasoning
4 tablespoons psrsley, fresh chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, beaten
24 ounces ricotta cheese
4 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, shredded
2 cups spinach, chopped (optional)
2 small cans of black olives, sliced (optional)

How To Make loaded four cheese and three meat lasagna

Step 1

On medium heat, cook beef, sausage, garlic and onion in heavy skillet, until well browned.

Step 2

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugars, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning,garlic salt, garlic powder, beef boullion, black pepper, basil, and 2 tbsp parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Last 15 mins add olives. Last 5 mins add spinach.
Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream cheese with eggs, and remaining parsley. mix well.
Step 5

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Step 6

To assemble, spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a greased (9X13) baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Layer some ricotta cheese mixture, pepperoni, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 cup per layer). Repeat layers with all ingredients. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese and remaining Mozzarella cheese.
Step 7

Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
Step 8

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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