loaded four cheese and three meat lasagna

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Recipe by
Jennifer J
Seattle, WA

I have always believed that a true cook will cook anything, regardless if it is something that she/he eats or not. I am not a fan of Italian foods, but I cook it and people seem to really enjoy it. For a person who isn't into Italian foods, I must say that I really love my Lasagna recipe.

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method Bake

Ingredients For loaded four cheese and three meat lasagna

  • 18
    lasagna noodles
  • 1 1/2 lb
    italian pork sausage, sweet
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 1/2 pkg
    4oz sliced pepperoni or 1 pound sliced fresh from deli
  • 1/2 c
    onions, chopped small
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 6-8 oz
    tomatoe sauce
  • 1 1/2 can
    28oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 can
    6oz tomato past
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 4 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    fennel seed
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    beef bouillon
  • 4 Tbsp
    white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    basil leaves, dried
  • 4 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 4 Tbsp
    psrsley, fresh chopped
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 2 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 24 oz
    ricotta cheese
  • 4 1/2 c
    mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 c
    spinach, chopped (optional)
  • 2 sm
    cans of black olives, sliced (optional)

How To Make loaded four cheese and three meat lasagna

  • 1
    On medium heat, cook beef, sausage, garlic and onion in heavy skillet, until well browned.
  • 2
    Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugars, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning,garlic salt, garlic powder, beef boullion, black pepper, basil, and 2 tbsp parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Last 15 mins add olives. Last 5 mins add spinach.
  • 3
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
  • 4
    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream cheese with eggs, and remaining parsley. mix well.
  • 5
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 6
    To assemble, spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a greased (9X13) baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Layer some ricotta cheese mixture, pepperoni, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 cup per layer). Repeat layers with all ingredients. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese and remaining Mozzarella cheese.
  • 7
    Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
  • 8
    Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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