LOADED FOUR CHEESE AND THREE MEAT LASAGNA

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I have always believed that a true cook will cook anything, regardless if it is something that she/he eats or not. I am not a fan of Italian foods, but I cook it and people seem to really enjoy it. For a person who isn't into Italian foods, I must say that I really love my Lasagna recipe.

Provided by Jennifer J

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 29

18 lasagna noodles
1 1/2 lb italian pork sausage, sweet
1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 1/2 pkg 4oz sliced pepperoni or 1 pound sliced fresh from deli
1/2 c onions, chopped small
3 clove garlic, minced
6-8 oz tomatoe sauce
1 1/2 can(s) 28oz crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 can(s) 6oz tomato past
1 c water
1 Tbsp garlic salt
1 Tbsp garlic powder
4 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp fennel seed
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp beef bouillon
4 Tbsp white sugar
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp basil leaves, dried
4 tsp italian seasoning
4 Tbsp psrsley, fresh chopped
1/2 c sour cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, beaten
24 oz ricotta cheese
4 1/2 c mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 c parmesan cheese, shredded
2 c spinach, chopped (optional)
2 small cans of black olives, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. On medium heat, cook beef, sausage, garlic and onion in heavy skillet, until well browned.
  • 2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugars, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning,garlic salt, garlic powder, beef boullion, black pepper, basil, and 2 tbsp parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Last 15 mins add olives. Last 5 mins add spinach.
  • 3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
  • 4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream cheese with eggs, and remaining parsley. mix well.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 6. To assemble, spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a greased (9X13) baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Layer some ricotta cheese mixture, pepperoni, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 cup per layer). Repeat layers with all ingredients. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese and remaining Mozzarella cheese.
  • 7. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
  • 8. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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