ABSOLUTE BEST EVER LASAGNA

READY IN: 2hrs 30mins SERVES: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb Italian sausage or 1⁄2 lb ground veal
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (or canned chopped tomatoes)
• 24 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided
• 12 -15 lasagna noodles

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Instructions

1- Brown ground meat, onion and garlic.

2- Add salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomatoes with juice; stirring until well mixed.

3- Cover and simmer 1 hour (or longer,but watch for getting too dry).

4- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

5- Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.

6- Combine riccota cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 1lb of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.

7- Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese; make sure to cover noodles completely.

8- Bake at 375F for 40-60 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted. (I cover w/ foil for about 40 minutes, then uncover for 15-20 minutes.

9- Let sit for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving.

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