Homemade Lasagna

Introduction

Welcome to a delightful journey into the world of home cooking as we make together a delightful and very inviting Homemade Lasagna. This recipe, oozing with flavors, will be a hit at your dinner table. So put on your apron, and let’s get started.

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
• 3/4 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
• 2 cans tomato paste (6 oz each)
• 2 cans canned tomato sauce (6.5 oz each)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 1.5 tsp dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 lb lasagna noodles
• 16 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water.
2. Season with sugar, basil, salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5. To assemble, spread 1.5 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce.
6. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices.
7. Spoon 1.5 cups of meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
8. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes, or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly. Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Tips and Suggestions

Remember that heating the sauce well before layering helps in cooking the lasagna noodles to the right consistency. Adjust bake times and temperatures if necessary for your individual oven.

Conclusion

There you have it, a beautiful, homemade lasagna – the Italian comfort food at its best. Make sure to serve it hot, ideally with a slice of garlic bread and a side of salad. Remember to hit the share button, let your friends know about this fabulous recipe!

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