Hi everybody. Sorry that I've been MIA for several weeks I've had a lot going on. Today I will be sharing a recipe that I absolutely LOVE! If you love lasagna or Italian food this is hands down the best I have ever had!
You will need:
1 box of lasagna noodles (oven ready or the kind you have to boil)
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 ¼ lb ground beef
½ medium onion, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 oz
1 can Italian diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
2 cans tomato paste, 6 oz each
2/3 cup water
2-3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon slat
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat for 10 minutes or until meat is cooked, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
2. In a large pot dump the cooked meat mixture, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes; stir occasionally. Meanwhile combine both cheeses in a bowl.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of your baking dish. I used a 1.5 quart and a 3 quart glass baking pan. On top of the meat mixture add one layer of noodles, then add another layer of meat, then a layer of cheese. Repeat layers till the dish is full. Top with any remaining cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4. Place on a cookie sheet to catch drips. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered 25 minutes longer
