Lasagna
| Oven: |
|
450°F |
| Pan Size: |
13″ x 9″ x 2″ |
| Baking Time: |
45-55 min. |
| Cooking Time: |
45-60 min. |
| Prep Time: |
30-45 min. |
| Servings: |
6-12 |
| 1/2 lb. |
|
italian sausage (I use mild) |
| 1/2 lb. |
ground beef (I use ground sirloin) |
| 1/2-1 cup |
carrots – sliced, optional
(I use baby carrots) |
| 1/2 |
medium to large onion, optional
(I prefer white, but yellow will work) |
| 3-6 cloves |
crushed or minced garlic (as much as you like) |
| 1/4 tsp. |
crushed red pepper flakes, optional |
| 2 28oz cans |
whole tomatoes – undrained |
| 2 tbsp. |
tomato paste |
| 1 4oz can |
sliced mushrooms, optional
(canned [drained] or fresh) |
| 1 tsp. |
sugar |
|
|
| 1 tbsp. |
|
oregano |
| 1 tbsp. |
basil |
| 1 tsp. |
pepper |
| 1/2 tsp. |
salt |
| 2 15oz cartons |
ricotta cheese |
| 3/4 cup |
grated parmesan cheese |
| 1 |
large egg |
| 1/3 cup |
minced parsley |
| 1 box |
Barilla “No Boil” Lasagna noodles
(about 16 noodles) |
| 2 cups |
shredded mozzarella cheese |
| 1/2 cup |
grated romano cheese, optional |
|
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 13″ x 9″ x 2″ baking pan.
- Remove the skin from the sausage. Chop the onion and carrots
- In a large saucepan brown the ground beef and sausage with the carrot, onion, and mushrooms.
- When the carrots and onions are tender add the tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and half of the pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45-60 minutes, or until thick, stirring occasionally.
- Combine the ricotta cheese, 3/4 of the parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and the other half of the pepper.
- Layers: (three layers total)
- 4 noodles
- 1/3 ricotta mixture
- 1/4 meat sauce
- 1/4 mozzarella
- Top with remaining noodles, sauce, and parmessan and the romano cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Allow to set for 15 minutes before serving.
Adapted from recipes found on Recipezaar and the Barilla Lasagna noodles box.
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