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Classic Lasagna Everyone Will Ask You to Make Again!

Classic Lasagna Everyone Will Ask You to Make Again

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A delicious and hearty classic lasagna recipe that is sure to impress family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat; drain excess fat.
  4. Add marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  7. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, a third of the mozzarella, and a layer of meat sauce.
  8. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, remaining meat sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef and sausage with vegetables like zucchini and mushrooms.
  • Lasagna can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
  • Leftover lasagna can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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