This hearty lasagna combines sweet Italian sausage and lean ground beef with aromatic porcini mushrooms for a deeply flavorful sauce. The layers of tender pasta are bound together with creamy ricotta, fresh parsley, and a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella. It’s a comforting, protein-packed meal that offers a perfect balance of rich meat sauce and creamy cheese. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prepping, this dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Judi’s Favorite Lasagna, Part I
Description
This hearty lasagna combines sweet Italian sausage and lean ground beef with aromatic porcini mushrooms for a deeply flavorful sauce. The layers of tender pasta are bound together with creamy ricotta, fresh parsley, and a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella. It's a comforting, protein-packed meal that offers a perfect balance of rich meat sauce and creamy cheese. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prepping, this dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.Directions
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Soak dried porcini mushrooms in lukewarm water for 20 minutes, then drain and chop finely. Reserve the soaking liquid.
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Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and ground beef, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through.
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Add chopped onion, garlic, and sliced fresh mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
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Stir in the chopped porcini mushrooms, drained tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, red wine, beef broth, water, sugar, basil, oregano, rosemary, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
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In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, beaten eggs, minced parsley, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
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Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on kitchen towels to prevent sticking.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella pieces. Repeat layers, ending with noodles, remaining sauce, and topped with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella.
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Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
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Let lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow layers to set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 748.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 35.2g55%
- Saturated Fat 10.9g55%
- Cholesterol 126.3mg43%
- Sodium 708.6mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.5g14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
- Sugars 8.8g
- Protein 68.3g137%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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