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classic italian lasagna

(2 ratings)
jkel75 avatar
Recipe by
Kim Kelemen
@jkel75
Cuba, MO

This is just a great recipe for a great classic

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For classic italian lasagna

  • meat sauce:
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 lb
    italian pork sausage
  • 3/4 c
    chopped onions
  • 1 can
    italian plum tpmatos, cut up and undrained
  • 1
    6oz can tomato paste
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • cheese mixture
  • 1
    15oz container of ricotta cheese
  • 1 c
    cottage cheese
  • 2
    beaten eggs
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 c
    shredded mozzarella
  • 10
    uncooked lasagna noodles

How To Make classic italian lasagna

  • 1
    Cook noodles, drain and place in cold water
  • 2
    in large saucepan combine beef, sausage, and onion. Cook till meat is done., Drain. Add all remaining meat sauce ingredients, mix well. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes or till very thick. Stirring occasionally
  • 3
    In a medium bowl combine all cheese mixture ingredients, except mozzarella. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread about 1/2 cup of meat sauce over the bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, half of cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella. repeat layers, ending with the mozzarella.
  • 4
    Bake for 35-45 minutes or till bubbly. Let stand a few minutes before serving
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