Classic Italian Lasagna

20 minutes Prep Time
1 hour
10 minutes Cook Time
12 Servings

No doubt, lasagna is warm and comforting. This classic recipe gets the layers of noodles, ratio of cheese and the proportions of tomatoes just right.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound pork sausage

  • 1 can Redpack Canned Tomato Sauce 29 oz

  • 2 cans Tomato Paste Can 6 oz

  • 1 can Redpack Canned Diced Tomatoes 28 oz

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 carton 15 oz low fat ricotta cheese
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step one

Preheat oven to 375°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 a simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step two

In a large bowl combine eggs and parsley.  Stir in Parmesan cheese and ricotta cheese.

Step three

Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 9×13 inch baking dish.  Layer with three noodles, half of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of 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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