Classic Beef Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 cup s shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente

Steps

1. 1

   Brown ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, egg, parsley, 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

6. 6

   Layer 4 noodles, one-third of the ricotta mixture, and one-third of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers twice.

7. 7

   Top with remaining 2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan.

8. 8

   Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

9. 9

   Let rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.