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Kim's Lasagna
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
135 minutes
Total Time:
165 minutes
Hearty lasagna loaded with Italian sausage, beef, three cheeses, and homemade red sauce - perfect for feeding a crowd or entertaining guests.
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions:
  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, sauté sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic until meat is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. Discard grease. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian-style crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, 2 tablespoons parsley, brown sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, fennel seeds, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for at least 1 hour (for best flavor, simmer up to 6 hours), stirring occasionally.
  • Place lasagna noodles in a deep bowl and cover with hot tap water; allow to soak for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk the egg and mix in ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons of parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and nutmeg until well blended.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for perfect baking results.
  • Spread a layer of 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 4 soaked lasagna noodles, followed by 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Repeat these layers two more times, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake the lasagna until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbling, approximately 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until the cheese topping is lightly browned, for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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