Classic Lasagna

Our Classic Lasagnais a tantalizing treat for any occasion. Thrill your family, or stun your house guests with your culinary skill!

Health Benefits:

Parsley is so packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and essential oils that it is considered a superfood!

Ingredients

lasagna noodles: 9

ground mild Italian sausage: 1 1/4 lb

Ground Beef: 3/4 lb

medium diced onion: 1

minced cloves garlic: 3

crushed tomatoes: 43 oz

tomato paste: 12 oz

water: 2/3 cup

Sugar: 2-3 tbsp

plus 3 tbspminced parsley: 1/4 cup

basil: 2 tsp

fennel seed: 3/4 tsp

salt: 3/4 tsp

ground pepper: 1/4 tsp

lightly beaten large: 1

ricotta cheese: 15 oz

shredded mozzarella cheese: 4 cups

grated parmesan cheese: 3/4 cup

How To Make Classic Lasagna

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cook noodles as per directions on the package and drain.
3. Cook sausage, beef, and onion over medium heat for 8-10 minutes in a Dutch oven. Break meat up into crumbles, making sure it is no longer pink.
4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain.
5. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, water, basil, 3 tbsp parsley, fennel, and salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring every now and then.
7. In a separate small bowl, mix egg, remaining parsley and salt, and ricotta cheese.
8. Pour 2 cups of your meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish and spread to cover the bottom.
9. Layer 3 noodles and one third of the ricotta mix, sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, and repeat twice.
10. Top with the meat sauce and cheeses still remaining. The dish will be very full, so be cautious placing it into the oven and removing it later.
11. Bake for 25 minutes, covered.
12. Remove from the oven, uncover, and replace to bake for another 25 minutes, or until it begins to bubble.
13. Remove from the oven and let set for 15 minutes before serving for best results.
14. Cut your Lasagna into squares, serve hot, and enjoy! 

This Classic Lasagna is sure to win the admiration of all that behold it. Take your leftovers to work in a lunch box, and wow the office too!

 Trivia

• July 29^th is National Lasagna Day in the US.