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Meat Lovers Lasagna

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cost: $

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 2 tsp Dried Basil
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 6 cup Marinara Sauce Or your favorite Pasta Sauce
  • Fresh Parsley Garnish
  • 1 Lasagna Noodles
  • 16 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 lb Provolone Cheese
  • 1/2 lb Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). >br
  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the Ground Beef and Ground Pork until fully cooked. Season with Salt, Pepper, Basil, Oregano, Fennel Seeds, and crushed Red Pepper Flakes.
  • Add 6 cups of your preferred Marinara Sauce to the meat mixture. Let it simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • While the sauce simmers, prepare the Ricotta mixture. In a bowl, combine Ricotta Cheese, an Egg, Salt, and Pepper. Mix until smooth.
  • Cook the Lasagna Noodles according to the package instructions. Lay them out on a baking sheet to cool slightly.
  • Now, it's assembly time! In a greased baking dish, start with a layer of meat sauce. Add a layer of noodles, followed by a layer of Ricotta mixture, Provolone, and Mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Repeat the layers until you reach the top, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top
  • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Garnish with fresh Parsley, serve, and savor the deliciousness!