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Classic Lasagna

SUBMITTED BY: Barb R  PHOTO BY: The Newly-Unemployed Gourmet 

"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."
Classic Lasagna Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 92 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 45 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

What to Drink?
Wine sangiovese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  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.
  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.
  4. Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  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.
  6. Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2008 by Laura 
This recipe was really great. I read the other reviews about adding the cheese last, etc. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by ChaiPie 
This recipes is really good, except do not add the final layer of mozzarella until the very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by Chris in Montreal 
Depending on your interpretation of "classic", this is NOT traditional lasange. Best to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by digitaldiogenes 
As good as any I have ever had! The only thing I changed was to use two jars of prepared sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by Sharon H 
This was excellent. My husband made this for our groumet pot luck group and everyone loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by Susanna 
This was a very good simple lasagna recipe. I made my sauce a little different because I like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by Rosie 
Barb, I love this recipe. I've used everything you've mentioned except the sausage. I also use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by Jennifer 
Good stuff, but take the time to make homemade sauce. I used fresh tomatoes and replaced the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by Jeano 
VERY good. Didn't have large enough dish for all the layers. Only cooked for 1 hr, plenty of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.41 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by AEONFLUX707 
I got the recipe for my boy-friend and he made it and it was delicious. The only thing I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Classic Lasagna

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 661

  • Total Fat: 41.7g
  • Cholesterol: 179mg
  • Sodium: 2136mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
  • Protein: 39.1g

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