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• Total Time 120 min
• Yield 12 Servings
• Level Medium

Seasoned sausage and ground beef mixed with three rich tasting cheeses make this traditional lasagna recipe an absolute delight.
 

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Ingredients

• For meat sauce:
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 cans (6 1/2 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 12 lasagna noodles
• For the filling:
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 16 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
• For assembly:
• 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Directions

1. 1. To make the meat sauce place the sausage, hamburger, onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until all the pink color has been cooked out of the meat and the fat has been rendered. Drain the mixture in a colander and transfer it to a dutch oven over medium heat.
2. 2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water. Add the Italian seasoning, sugar, basil, fennel seeds, salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. 3. While the sauce is simmering cook the noodles in rapidly boiling water for about seven minutes or until tender but still firm (al dente). Drain the noodles then rinse with cold water to remove excess starch. Drain them well and set aside.
4. 4. To make the filling combine the egg, salt and ricotta cheese.
5. 5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a nine by thirteen inch baking dish with cooking spray.
6. 6. To assemble spread 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce.
7. 7. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese filling. Top with a third of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
8. 8. Repeat the layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Spray the bottom of a piece of foil and cover the dish.
9. 9. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 25 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.