simple lasagna

How To Make simple lasagna

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  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
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  After straining the cooked noodles, rinse with cool water. This makes the noodles stop cooking and prevents them from being sticky.
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  Squeeze Italian sausage out of its casing. Break it apart in the pan.
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  Add ground beef to the pan. Cook sausage and ground beef until they’re completely cooked. Drain any grease.
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  Pour 1 1/2 jars of your favorite marinara sauce into the pan. Set aside the remaining half jar.
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  Bring the meat sauce up to a simmer. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and the flavors come together (about 10 minutes).
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  Take the pan off the stove and let the meat sauce cool for a few minutes.
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  In a small bowl mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, and garlic powder.
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  In a 9 x 13 pan, pour the last half of the marinara jar into the bottom of the pan and spread it out.
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  Lay the first layer of noodles across the bottom.
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  Spread half the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
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  Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese.
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  Spread half the meat sauce over the mozzarella. Starting with the noodles, repeat the layers.
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  Top the lasagna with a layer of noodles and 1 cup of mozzarella.
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  Sprinkle 1 cup of Parmesan over the top.
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  Bake the lasagna for 45 to 50 minutes. The cheese will be melted and the edges will be bubbly.
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  Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Optional, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top before serving.
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