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Classic Lasagna

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound box of dry lasagna noodles (you will need 16 noodles. A one pound box contains 20 noodles so you will have four extra. Usually a few get broken so this usually works out)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage meat (hot or sweet your choice)
  • 1 28–ounce canned crushed tomatoes (we use Cento)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dry basil or 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • Ricotta cheese that was strained in the first step
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce (see recipe here)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced into 12 slices
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

    Find it online: https://www.delicetreats.com/classic-lasagna/