Homemade Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped.
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2 tbsp tomato paste.
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12 uncooked lasagna noodles.
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1/2 lb Italian sausage.
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2 cups ricotta cheese.
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36 oz jarred pasta sauce.
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4 cups mozzarella cheese, split in two.
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1 large egg, whisked.
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3/4 tsp salt, or as needed.
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1 yellow onion, finely diced.
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1/2 lb lean ground beef.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, separated.
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1 tsp dried Italian herbs.
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 350°F and let it preheat.
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Cook the noodles to al dente, rinse off, and keep them ready.
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In a skillet, cook the meats, onion, and garlic until browned; drain away the grease.
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Stir together the sauce ingredients and gently cook for about 5 minutes.
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Combine ricotta cheese, parsley, and egg in a bowl.
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In a 9x13 pan, layer 1/3 of the cheese mixture, 1 cup sauce, and 3 noodles; repeat two more times.
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Finish with a layer of noodles covered in the last of the sauce.
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Cover with foil and bake it for 45 minutes.
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Sprinkle the rest of the cheeses on top and bake without the foil for 15 more minutes.
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For extra crisping, broil it for 2–3 minutes but keep an eye on it.
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Let it cool for 15 minutes so it slices up neatly.
# Notes:
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Cool it before cutting to keep slices neat.
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Swap ricotta with cottage cheese if needed.
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Using fresh pasta sheets will save time.
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Tastes even better the next day.