INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
1 28 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
2 cans 6 .5 oz. tomato sauce
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/4 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 /2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: In a large pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and onion. Stir-fry until tender then add ground beef and sausage. Cook and mash until golden and cooked.Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar and basil. Let boil over low heat.
Step 2: Put water in a large pot and boil. Add lasagna and cook 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, add ricotta, parmesan cheese and eggs. Stir until combined.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Step 5: To prepare lasagna, start by spreading 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan. Arrange the noodles in a single layer on top of the meat sauce.Spread 1/2 cup ricotta cheese over the noodles, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers and cover with cheese.
Step 6: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly. Let cool for 10 minutes before using.
ENJOY