GRANDMA'S LASAGNA

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Basil     Sausage

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 pound ground sirloin
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans Italian peeled tomatoes, finely chopped, juices reserved
One 28-ounce can tomato puree
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 bay leaves
6 thyme sprigs, tied together with kitchen string
Pinch of sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 pounds fresh ricotta
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound packaged whole-milk mozzarella, shredded (3 cups)
1 large egg, beaten
12 dried lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add chuck and sirloin and cook over moderately high heat, breaking up meat into large chunks, until no pink remains. Add garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until meat is coated. Add tomatoes and their juices and tomato puree along with chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to 8 cups, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet. Add sausage meat in large pieces and cook over moderately high heat until browned and just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain sausage and break it into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine ricotta with parsley, basil and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add two-thirds of shredded mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. Beat in egg. Cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water. Dry noodles between layers of paper towels. Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 1 cup of sauce in bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Line dish with 4 overlapping noodles. Spread one-half of the ricotta mixture over noodles, then top with one-half of the sausage, 1 1/2 cups of sauce and another 4 noodles. Repeat layering with remaining ricotta, sausage and another 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Top with 4 noodles and cover with 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Toss remaining 1 cup of mozzarella with remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan and sprinkle over lasagna. Bake lasagna for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden & crisp around edges and filling is bubbling. Let lasagna rest for 20 minutes before serving. Make Ahead The lasagna can be prepared through Step 5 and refrigerated overnight, or it can be baked ahead and then reheated in 325° oven.

Nasir Sk
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This lasagna is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Laiba Akram Quershi
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This lasagna is a family favorite. We make it every year for Christmas dinner.


Zohaib Zahid
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I'm not a fan of lasagna, but this recipe was a game-changer. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Arqam Libra
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This is the best lasagna I've ever had. The cheese is gooey and the sauce is flavorful.


Janet Goodwin
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This lasagna is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


CxT Saucy
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I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Junior Ngalle
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. It's also a great freezer meal.


Amina Malki
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I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't get enough of it.


Rana Yaseen
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use no-boil noodles.


criss 111
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always perfect. It's the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried.


Spyno
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This lasagna is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Osas Bright iyamu
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I love this lasagna! It's so cheesy and flavorful.


Ripon Dewen
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This lasagna is so good! I will definitely be making it again.


Docs contacts
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


DIKSHYA KARKI
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This was my first time making lasagna and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna was delicious.


Min Nahom
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so cheesy and gooey.


Muhammad Saliu
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This lasagna is a family favorite! It's easy to make and always a hit. I love that I can use no-boil noodles, which makes it even easier.