Lasagna (Beef/Italian Sausage)

Prepare a layered lasagna with beef and Italian sausage, using whole milk cheese and a rich tomato sauce.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Ground Beef (lean)500Grams
Italian Sausage (casings removed)500Grams
Lasagna Noodles (oven-ready)12Count
Ricotta Cheese (whole milk)500Grams
Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, whole milk)500Grams
Parmesan Cheese (grated, whole milk)100Grams
Tomato Sauce (canned)800Milliliters
Onion (medium, chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Egg (large)1Count
Basil (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Salt1Tsp
Black Pepper (ground)0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and chopped basil. Mix well.
  6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  7. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  8. Add a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  9. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  10. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
  11. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  12. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Kitchen equipment

Baking DishAluminum Foil