ABSOLUTE BEST EVER LASAGNA

This is the best lasagna recipe!!  absolutely!!

Ready In      : 2 hours 30mins  

Servings      : 12

INGREDIENTS

·         1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef

·         1⁄2 lb Italian sausage or 1⁄2 lb ground veal

·         1 large onion, chopped

·         2 -3 garlic cloves, minced

·         1 teaspoon salt

·         1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

·         1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

·         1 tablespoon dried oregano

·         1 tablespoon dried basil

·      2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (or canned chopped tomatoes)

·         24 ounces ricotta cheese

·         2 eggs, beaten

·         1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

·         2 tablespoons parsley

·         1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese

·         1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided

·         12 -15 lasagna noodles

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Brown ground meat, onion and garlic.

2. Add salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomatoes with juice; stirring until well mixed.

3.   Cover and simmer 1 hour (or longer,but watch for getting too dry).

4.  Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

5.   Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.

6. Combine riccota cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 1lb of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.

7. Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese; make sure to cover noodles completely.

8. Bake at 375F for 40-60 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted. (I cover w/ foil for about 40 minutes, then uncover for 15-20 minutes.

9.   Let sit for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving.

Recipe from geniuskitchen.com

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