Classic Lasagna Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Classic Lasagna Recipe). Make this classic lasagna recipe zestier by using hot Italian sausage or a little milder with regular Italian sausage. Don't be scared off by the long cooking time. The wait is well worth it. It's a great dish to make for a crowd and easy to adjust for varying tastes. The leftovers are even better when reheated the next day.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr45 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Classic Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

9 lasagna noodles

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef

1 pound bulk Italian sausage

1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

drained

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried basil

4 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce

salt and pepper to taste

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

3 eggs

beaten

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Exquisite Yeastless Focaccia

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and olive oil; cook until al dente 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Cook the ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium heat; drain. Stir in the mushrooms garlic salt oregano thyme basil and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile mix together the ricotta cheese eggs and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.

Step 5

Ladle enough of the meat sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Form a layer atop the sauce with 3 of the lasagna noodles. Spread about 1/4 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture and then ladle about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more topping with the remaining 1/4 pound of mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Classic Lasagna Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 646.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38.8g 78%

Carbohydrates: 31.2g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 9.1g

Fat: 41.4g 64%

Saturated Fat: 18g 90%

Cholesterol: 173.5mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 1066.8IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.8mg 106%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 12.8mg 21%

Folate: 91.1mcg 23%

Calcium: 556mg 56%

Iron: 4.8mg 27%

Magnesium: 77.8mg 28%

Potassium: 992.3mg 28%

Sodium: 2027.4mg 81%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 45%

Calories From Fat: 372.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.