Absolute Best Ever Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for Absolute Best Ever Lasagna

• Lean Ground Beef
• Italian Sausage
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Salt
• Fresh Coarse Ground Black Pepper
• Dried Parsley Flakes
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Basil
• Whole Tomatoes
• Ricotta Cheese
• Eggs
• Pepper
• Parsley
• Parmesan Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Lasagna Noodles

How to Make Absolute Best Ever Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.
3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
7. Spread half of the cottage cheese (or ricotta) over the noodles.
8. Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 of the Parmesan cheese.
9. Repeat layers: meat sauce, 3 noodles, remaining cottage cheese, 1/3 mozzarella cheese, 1/4 Parmesan cheese.
10. Top with remaining 3 noodles, remaining meat sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, and remaining Parmesan cheese.
11. Drizzle with olive oil.
12. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
13. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.