Lasagna Deliciousa
Description
This Lasagna Deliciousa is a comforting crowd-pleaser that brings authentic Italian flavors to your dinner table. It features a robust meat sauce made with bulk Italian sausage and ground beef, simmered with onions, garlic, and herbs for deep, savory notes. The layers are bound together with a light ricotta and egg mixture, studded with briny olives for a surprising pop of flavor. Topped with generous amounts of mozzarella and Parmesan, it bakes into a golden, bubbly masterpiece. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal-prepping, this dish offers a satisfying texture and rich taste that warms the soul. Serve it with a simple green salad and crusty bread for a complete, memorable meal that everyone will ask for seconds.Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain well and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage, ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic until the sausage is no longer pink and the onion is tender.
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Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, 2 teaspoons of the salt, basil, fennel seeds, and pepper.
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Bring the meat sauce to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
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Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In a small bowl, blend together the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, parsley flakes, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
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Spoon about 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
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Layer with 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, followed by 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the olives, 1/3 of the mozzarella, and 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese.
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Repeat the layers two more times, ending with cheese on top.
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Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
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Bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for about 20 minutes more, or until the cheese is bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
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Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 516kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30.3g47%
- Saturated Fat 10.6g53%
- Cholesterol 97.6mg33%
- Sodium 842.1mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.7g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
- Sugars 4.8g
- Protein 44.4g89%
* 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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