Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1poundsweet Italian sausage

  • ¾poundlean ground beef

  • ½cupminced onion

  • 2clovesgarlic, crushed

  • 1(28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes

  • 2(6.5 ounce) canscanned tomato sauce

  • 2(6 ounce) canstomato paste

  • ½cupwater

  • 2tablespoonswhite sugar

  • 4tablespoonschopped fresh parsley, divided

  • 1 ½teaspoonsdried basil leaves

  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt, divided, or to taste

  • 1teaspoonItalian seasoning

  • ½teaspoonfennel seeds

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 12lasagna noodles

  • 16ouncesricotta cheese

  • 1egg

  • ¾poundmozzarella cheese, sliced

  • ¾cupgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all your ingredients.

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  2. Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat until well browned.

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  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Season with sugar, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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  4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.

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  5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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  6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  7. To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

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  8. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.

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  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes.

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  10. Rest lasagna for 15 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories448
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
82mg
27%
Sodium
1400mg
61%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
30g
59%
Vitamin C
17mg
19%
Calcium
442mg
34%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
876mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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