Ingredients for Our Very Favorite Lasagna
- 1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1/2 lb Sweet Italian Sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Dried Basil Leaves
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 56 oz (2 - 28 oz cans) Crushed Tomatoes
- 6 oz (1 - 6 oz can) Tomato Paste
- 1/2 cup Water (optional)
- 15 oz (1 container) Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 16 oz shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (divided)
- 8 oz grated Parmesan Cheese (divided)
- 12 no-boil Lasagna Noodles (approximately)
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
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How to Make Our Very Favorite Lasagna
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, brown 1/2 lb Italian sausage (removed from casings) and 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until browned, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Mix well.
- Add 28 oz (2 - 28oz cans) crushed tomatoes, 6 oz (1 - 6oz can) tomato paste, and 1/2 cup water (if needed to thin the sauce).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 15 oz ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese, and 4 oz grated Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread about 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer with approximately 4 no-cook lasagna noodles.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Top with another 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce.
- Repeat layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, and remaining meat sauce.
- Top with the remaining lasagna noodles.
- Spread the remaining sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 8 oz mozzarella and 4 oz Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
68 g
Sugar
41g
Fat
71g
Carbs
15g
