Comforting Lasagna
This lasagna is a perfect winter comfort food that is sure to please a crowd with its authentic flavors.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Meat
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1.5 pounds Italian sausage
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, cleaned
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 64 ounces spaghetti sauce Prego is recommended
Dairy
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 32 ounces ricotta cheese
- 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2.5 teaspoons parsley flakes divided
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Pasta
- 1 box lasagna noodles, cooked
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and boil the lasagna noodles according to the package directions.
- 2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Drain the fat, then return the skillet to the heat. Add the mushrooms and onion, cooking until they reach your desired texture.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the beaten eggs. Add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and 2 teaspoons of parsley. Mix well.
- 4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of meat sauce on the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish. Lay noodles over the meat sauce, then spread 1/2 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Lightly sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the ricotta, then spread more meat sauce on top. Repeat the layers of noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Top the final layer of noodles with meat sauce, ensuring they are well covered. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, and parsley.
- 5. Cover the dish with foil, spraying the foil with non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to stand for about 15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding some shredded cheddar cheese to the mozzarella mix.