Homemade Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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12 lasagna noodles, uncooked.
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4 cups mozzarella cheese, divided.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided.
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3/4 tsp salt, more to taste.
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1/2 lb lean ground beef.
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1/2 lb Italian sausage.
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1 yellow onion, diced.
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2 garlic cloves, minced.
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36 oz pasta sauce.
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2 tbsp tomato paste.
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1 tsp Italian seasoning.
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2 cups ricotta cheese.
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped.
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1 large egg, beaten.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F.
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Boil noodles until al dente. Rinse, set aside.
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Brown meats, onion, and garlic. Drain fat.
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Add sauce ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Mix ricotta cheese, parsley, and beaten egg.
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Layer in 9x13 pan: 1 cup meat sauce, 3 noodles, 1/3 cheese mix, 1 cup meat sauce; repeat twice.
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Top with noodles and remaining sauce.
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Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
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Add remaining cheeses and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
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Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra browning.
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Rest for 15 minutes before cutting for clean slices.
# Notes:
01 -
Let rest for clean slices.
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Can use cottage cheese instead of ricotta.
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Fresh pasta sheets save time.
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Makes great leftovers.