Delicious and Cheesy Homemade Lasagna Recipe

This homemade lasagna recipe is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. Layered with rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese, every bite of this lasagna is a flavor explosion. It takes some time to prepare, but the end result is well worth the effort. Gather your ingredients and follow this step-by-step guide to make this mouthwatering lasagna.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and set aside.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
7. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
8. Repeat the layers with another layer of meat sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
9. For the final layer, arrange the remaining noodles on top and cover them with the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
10. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
11. Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
12. Serve the lasagna hot and enjoy!

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