Classic Italian Lasagna
20 minutes
Prep Time
1 hour
10 minutes Cook Time
10 minutes Cook Time
12
Servings
There’s something warm and comforting about lasagna in general. And this classic recipe gets the layers of noodles, the ratio of cheese and the proportions of tomatoes just right.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound pork sausage
2 cans Tuttorosso® Tomato Paste 6 oz
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 carton low fat ricotta cheese 15 oz
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Step one
Preheat oven to 375o F. In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until browned; drain well. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally
Step two
In a large bowl combine eggs and parsley. Stir in ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Step three
Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Layer with three noodles, ½ of ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 cup sauce. Repeat layers and top with last 3 noodles and the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Step four
Cover and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
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