Gordo's Ultimate Lasagna Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Gordo's Best of the Best Lasagna recipe. Layers of perfectly cooked lasagna noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese come together to create a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe is a labor of love but the end result is worth every minute spent in the kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is browned and onions are softened.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Layer 4 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the meat sauce, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy Gordo's Best of the Best Lasagna!

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