Lasagna (Beef/Italian Sausage)
Prepare a layered lasagna with beef and Italian sausage, using whole milk cheese and a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef (lean) | 500 | Grams |
| Italian Sausage (casings removed) | 500 | Grams |
| Lasagna Noodles (oven-ready) | 12 | Count |
| Ricotta Cheese (whole milk) | 500 | Grams |
| Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, whole milk) | 500 | Grams |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated, whole milk) | 100 | Grams |
| Tomato Sauce (canned) | 800 | Milliliters |
| Onion (medium, chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Egg (large) | 1 | Count |
| Basil (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and chopped basil. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Add a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Baking DishAluminum Foil