The #1 Lasagna Recipe

By yamfry50 · food.com

12 servings

2 hrs 45 min

A layered baked pasta with seasoned meat sauce, ricotta, and three cheeses.

prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 175°C
prepSoak 12 lasagna noodles in hot tap water for 15 minutes
1 lb / 450 g sweet Italian sausage	Brown sausage, beef, onion & garlic	Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste & water	Add sugar, fennel, basil, parsley, salt, Italian seasoning & pepper; simmer 90 min	Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella & Parmesan; top with remaining cheese	Cover with foil; bake 350°F / 175°C, 25 min	Remove foil; bake uncovered 25 min	Cool 15 min
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1/2 cup / 115 g chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (28 oz / 800 g) can crushed tomatoes
2 (8 oz / 225 g) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 oz / 170 g) cans tomato paste
1/2 cup / 120 ml water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
23 oz / 650 g ricotta cheese	Mix ricotta, nutmeg, egg & parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1 egg
1 lb / 450 g shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup / 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
12 lasagna noodles

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