SIMPLY TRADITIONAL LASAGNA

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A traditional lasagna, with about half the time and effort! I always cook extra to have leftovers, but the more I cook, the more they eat! Serve with garlic toast and salad.

Provided by Kris Swiggum

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
½ cup warm water
1 cup sliced black olives
1 pinch basil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 (14 ounce) jars marinara sauce
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Stir in the water and black olives, and season with basil, garlic powder, oregano, sage, pepper, minced garlic, and onion flakes. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the marinara sauce, and remove from the heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a layer of the meat and sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of dry noodles. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese over the noodles, and sprinkle with a little mozzarella cheese. Cover with another layer of sauce, and repeat layering ending with the meat and sauce on top. Reserve about 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese for later.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, but check after 30 minutes depending on how thick the lasagna is. Lasagna is cooked when you can easily stick a knife into it. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top, and return to the oven for about 10 minutes for a nice melted cheese topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 103.8 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1452.5 mg, Sugar 12 g

Sv Pack
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This lasagna was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was delicious!


Appiah Ayuk
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This lasagna was a bit bland, but I added some extra spices and it turned out great.


Shakul mukiibi
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it.


Rickey PARKER
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Kay Ademola
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This lasagna was delicious! I would definitely make it again.


CHRISTOPHER FRITZ
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This lasagna was a bit too time-consuming to make. I would not make it again.


Sabbir Mia
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I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. I would add more spices next time I make it.


Cameron Jamal
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would reduce the amount of cheese next time I make it.


Shiva Mandal
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I love this lasagna recipe! It is so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I have made it for my family and friends many times and they always love it.


Izen Chinchuck
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This is the best lasagna recipe I have ever tried! The sauce is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Anyway Saungweme
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. The recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out beautifully.


Hasan Mohsan
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This lasagna was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was gooey and melted. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.