Best Lasagna

Best Lasagna , By www.uniquegiftstips.com .

"This is hands down the Best Lasagna Recipe ever! Easy, cheesy, meaty and so so delicious! Cuts perfect slices every time. Enjoy! "

Total Time: 110 Minutes, Servings: 12 Servings

Ingredients :

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions :

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain.
• Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese, and remaining parsley and salt.
• Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full).
• Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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