best ever lasagna

Name: Best Ever Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) sweet italian sausage; 1 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1/2 cup(s) minced onion; 2 clove(s) garlic, crushed; 28 ounce(s) crushed tomatoes; 1 can(s) (6 ounces) tomato paste; 2 can(s) (6.5) ounces tomato sauce; 1/2 cup(s) red wine (chianti or cabernet sauvignon; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 4 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 12 - lasagna noodles; 32 ounce(s) ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 pound(s) mozzarella (or gouda) cheese, grated; 3/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated

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Russ Myers

Necedah, WI

Updated on Aug 16, 2017

This will become your go to recipe for delicious Italian lasagna. We have attempted to remove as much added salt as possible and still have a super tasting recipe The ingredients we have chosen work very well together. Good eating Freezes well

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 2 Hr 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

1 pound sweet italian sausage
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (6.5) ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup red wine (chianti or cabernet sauvignon
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 - lasagna noodles
32 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 pound mozzarella (or gouda) cheese, grated
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make best ever lasagna

Step 1

In a large cast iron skillet, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Drain. Return to skillet, Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and wine. Season with sugar, basil, oregano, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

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. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, and remaining parsley..
Step 3

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 4

To assemble, spray a deep 9 x 13 inch baking dish with Pam. Spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom the baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
Step 5

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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