Ingredients:<\/p>\n
For the Meat Sauce:<\/p>\n
1 lb ground beef<\/p>\n
1 lb Italian sausage<\/p>\n
1 medium onion, diced<\/p>\n
3 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce<\/p>\n
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes<\/p>\n
1 tsp Italian seasoning<\/p>\n
Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n
For the Creamy Cheese Layer:<\/p>\n
2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese<\/p>\n
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened<\/p>\n
1\/2 cup sour cream<\/p>\n
1 large egg<\/p>\n
1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided<\/p>\n
For the Pasta Layer:<\/p>\n
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or no-boil noodles)<\/p>\n
Directions:<\/p>\n
Prepare the Meat Sauce:<\/p>\n
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.<\/p>\n
Add the diced onion and garlic; saut\u00e9 until softened.<\/p>\n
Stir in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n
Simmer the sauce on low heat for 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n
Make the Creamy Cheese Mixture:<\/p>\n
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.<\/p>\n
Preheat the Oven:<\/p>\n
Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.<\/p>\n
Assemble the Lasagna:<\/p>\n
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.<\/p>\n
Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.<\/p>\n
Spread 1\/3 of the creamy cheese mixture over the noodles.<\/p>\n
Top with a layer of meat sauce.<\/p>\n
Repeat the layers (noodles, cheese mixture, and meat sauce) two more times.<\/p>\n
Finish with a final layer of noodles, remaining meat sauce, and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.<\/p>\n
Bake the Lasagna:<\/p>\n
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.<\/p>\n
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/p>\n
Rest and Serve:<\/p>\n
Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad.<\/p>\n
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes<\/p>\n
Kcal: ~550-600 kcal per serving (based on 8 servings)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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