Classic Lasagna Recipe (3 Generation Family Recipe)
 
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Some of my favorite childhood memories come from cooking with my Grandma June. This classic lasagna recipe is a true family staple. So grand.
Serves: 12
Ingredients
MEAT SAUCE:
  • ½ lb. Ground Beef
  • ½ lb. Hot Italian Sausage
  • 1 Onion, finely diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 48 oz. Marinara Sauce
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
RICOTTA MIXTURE:
  • 2 cups Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ cup Basil Pesto
TO ASSEMBLE:
  • 12 No Boil Lasagna Noodles
  • 16 oz. (4 cups) Low Moisture Mozzarella, shredded
  • 4 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, torn into pieces
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • Chopped Italian Parsley, to garnish
  • Red Pepper Flakes, optional to garnish
Instructions
  1. Sauté the ground beef and sausage with the onion over medium-high heat until crumbly and browned. Add the garlic and tomato paste, then continue to cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Once slightly thickened, mix in the heavy cream and turn off the heat.
  3. Whisk together the ricotta, egg, and basil pesto in a large bowl.
  4. Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce in a 9x13 greased casserole dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping. Next layer with ½ ricotta cheese mixture, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat these layers one more time. Finish with 4 noodles on top, remaining meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella. Then randomly place the fresh mozzarella pieces throughout the top.
  5. Cover with foil that's been sprayed on the interior side with cooking spray, then bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until browned and bubbly. If desired, broil at the end for 2 minutes.
  6. Allow the lasagna to rest for at least 10 - 15 minutes before cutting and serving. Garnish lasagna each lasagna slice with parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/classic-lasagna-recipe-3-generation-family-recipe/