Easy Lasagna Dish (Print-Friendly Version)

This easy lasagna features ground beef, Italian sausage, and layers of mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, it's a classic to keep handy.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Meat Mixture

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 0.5 pound sweet Italian sausage
03 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic

→ Sauce

04 - 48 ounces prepared spaghetti sauce
05 - 0.25 cup water (if using thick sauce)

→ Cheese Layer

06 - 15 ounces ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 teaspoons dried parsley or 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly and Topping

13 - 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
14 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
15 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and sweet Italian sausage together, breaking up the meat until fully browned. Drain and discard any excess fat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the prepared spaghetti sauce to the skillet. If the sauce is very thick, incorporate up to 1/4 cup of water. Simmer the mixture for approximately 5 minutes to combine flavors, then remove from heat.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, 2 cups shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Blend until evenly incorporated.
05 - Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top noodles with a portion of cheese mixture, followed by more meat sauce. Repeat layering—noodles, cheese, sauce—until ingredients are used, ending with a layer of sauce.
06 - Sprinkle the surface with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
07 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil sprayed on the underside with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and cheese is melted. For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes if desired.
09 - Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after baking before cutting to help set the layers for clean servings.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Letting the lasagna rest before slicing assists in maintaining neat layers and improves texture for serving.

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