KIM'S LASAGNA

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After years of tweaking this recipe, I've finally got it to where I want it. Everyone raves about this lasagna just the way it is, although I'll probably never stop tweaking it!

Provided by bbypookins

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 lasagna noodles
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Brown sausage and ground beef with onion and garlic in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, cooking and stirring until meat is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian-style crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, 2 tablespoons parsley, brown sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, fennel seeds, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into meat mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer sauce for at least 1 hour (up to 6 for best flavor). Stir occasionally.
  • Place lasagna noodles into a deep bowl and cover with very hot tap water; let soak for 30 minutes.
  • Beat egg in a bowl and stir ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg into egg until thoroughly combined.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cover bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 cup sauce. Layer 4 soaked lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in the dish. Repeat layers twice more, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until lasagna noodles are tender and casserole is bubbling, about 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1897.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Lauben Youngblood
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This lasagna is a classic for a reason.


Benyamen khan
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This lasagna is the perfect meal to share with friends and family.


Jenny Dilbert
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This lasagna is a labor of love, but it's worth it.


Swastika Sharma
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I've been making this lasagna for years and it never disappoints.


Lilian Mbambazi
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This is my go-to lasagna recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Jatwan Smith
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I made this lasagna for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! That's saying something.


Malaysia emma Mohale
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This lasagna was the perfect comfort food on a cold winter night.


Kamrun
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Sakhi Aich
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This lasagna was a disaster! The noodles were overcooked and the sauce was bland.


Traci Slutter-Sykes
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I thought this lasagna was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I expected.


Family mass Comed
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Pidl Hfle
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I made this lasagna for my family and they all loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious.


boy aban
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This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried. The combination of flavors is incredible and the texture is perfect.


Jorna aktar suha
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This lasagna was delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfect.


Raf J
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ricotta cheese and spinach filling is so creamy and flavorful.


Godfrey Modika
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.