Best Italian Lasagna Ever Recipe

Ingredients for Best Italian Lasagna Ever

• Lasagna Noodles
• Sweet Italian Sausage Link
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon salt for ricotta
• Sweet Basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Diced Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Ricotta Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• 1 large egg

How to Make Best Italian Lasagna Ever

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Boil 1 pound lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, sauté 3 cloves minced garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until fragrant. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Add 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings) and 1 pound ground beef. Brown, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess grease.
5. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, and 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste.
6. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
7. In a medium bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8. Layer 1/2 of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles, then 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, the remaining meat sauce, and the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Top with 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake covered for 25 minutes.
10. Uncover and bake for another 25 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
11. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.
12. Leftovers can be frozen and reheated in the oven until hot and melty.
13. Serve with crusty garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete meal.