Recipe: Perfect Classic Lasagna

Classic Lasagna. I love a classic homemade lasagna recipe, like this one. This is hands down the best lasagna my lips have ever had the pleasure to come across. The sauce is made with San Marzano plum tomatoes.

A combination of pork and beef mince and a glass of red wine make for a flavoursome ragù sauce in this luscious lasagne. Mozzarella and parmesan melt to perfection between ragù, pasta sheets and. Classic Eggplant Lasagna that's full of cheesy goodness, without the pasta! You can Have Classic Lasagna using 19 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Classic Lasagna

1. Lets Go Prepare 1/2 lb of Ground pork sausage (I like jimmy deans).
2. Lets Go Prepare 1 lb of Organic lean ground beef.
3. Lets Go Prepare 1 of Diced Small white onion.
4. What You needis 3 clove of Garlic, minced or finely shopped.
5. It's 1 can of 16 oz crushed tomatoes.
6. It's 1 can of Tomato paste.
7. Lets Go Prepare 1/4 tbsp of Dried oregano.
8. It's 1 dash of Fennel seeds.
9. It's 1 tbsp of Kosher salt.
10. What You needis 1/2 tbsp of Ground black pepper.
11. It's 2 of Basil leaves.
12. Lets Go Prepare 1 packages of Whole milk ricotta cheese.
13. What You needis 2 of Eggs.
14. It's 1/4 cup of Cottage cheese.
15. What You needis 1 packages of Shredded mozzarella.
16. What You needis 1 packages of Sliced mozzarella.
17. Lets Go Prepare 1/2 bunch of Italian flat lead parsley.
18. Lets Go Prepare 1 packages of Oven ready (no boil) lasagna noodles.
19. What You needis 1 of as needed Olive oil.

Great for a gluten-free lasagna option or just for sneaking in a healthy vegetable. People absolutely love the lasagna we. Learn how to make Classic lasagna & see the Smartpoints value of this great recipe. Sink your teeth into this gooey version of meat lasagna.

Classic Lasagna instructions

1. In large pot, brown pork. and ground beef. When browned remove beef to drain fat.
2. While meat is in colander to drain fat, add diced onion to pot-let them sweat on high heat for about 6 minutes. Add meat back to pan.
3. Add 3 garlic cloves minced, let it combine and heat for about two or three minutes..
4. Add can of tomato paste, and can of crushed tomatoes..
5. Add fennel, oregano, salt and pepper. Drop in basil leaves. Stir, simmer in low heat and cover for an hour.
6. While sauce is simmering, start on cheese mixture: combine ricotta, eggs, 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella , cottage cheese and some finely diced parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Before you put anything in 9 x 13 baking dish-coat lightly with olive oil...then add a layer of meat sauce to bottom of the baking dish. Add no boil noodles. Add layer of ricotta cheese. Add slices of mozzarella , enough to cover the layer before it. Add another layer of meat sauce. Add another layer of noodles. Add another layer of ricotta. Add one last layer or noodles. Add all remaining meat sauce. Cover with what's left of mozzarella slices and shredded mozzarella. Add a sprinkling of olive oil over the top.
8. Cover with foil and place in fridge over night, or 6 hours before baking.
9. When ready to bake, set oven at 375 and cover lasagna loosely with foil.
10. Bake for 30 mins. Then, remove foil and bake for 10 mins..
11. Set broiler on high for 5 minutes.
12. Remove lasagna from oven and let stand for at least 10 mins before slicing..

It's rich and flavorful, good enough to be called a classic. This is a classic homemade lasagna recipe made with layers of gooey melted mozzarella cheese, a parmesan ricotta cheese, and a robust tomato meat sauce. It is perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe comes from my mother. I think she got it off the back of a "Mueller's Lasagna box.