OUR PERFECTLY EASY LASAGNA

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After trying several different recipes for lasagna, and combining the best of the best, I think I found the best combination yet. I will admit that this is not for the faint of heart; this is a very hearty dish. *At the suggestion of a fellow Zaarian, use regular lasagna noodles (not the no boil type).

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb Italian sausage (Johnsonville bulk)
1 lb ground round
2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, of your choice, divided
1 (15 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 cups water
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1 tablespoon basil leaves
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 (15 ounce) packages ricotta cheese (Sargento)
6 cups mozzarella cheese, grated, divided
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 eggs
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked, drained & cooled
1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles, uncooked
6 slices smoked provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large skillet brown the sausage and ground round; drain well.
  • Add 1-1/2 jars spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, water, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley & 1/2 teaspoons black pepper.
  • Stir to mix well; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • In large bowl combine ricotta cheese, 4 cups mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, remaining black pepper, and spinach. Mix well.
  • In 10x11x3 lasagna pan, cover bottom with approximately 1 cup meat sauce.
  • Place 4 uncooked lasagna noodles over sauce;cover with an additional 1 cup sauce.
  • Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture over the sauce.
  • Place the 6 slices of Provolone over cheese mixture.
  • Repeat layers of noodles, sauce, cheese, noodles and remaining sauce (including remaining jar).
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil; top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
  • Bake for additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 20 to 30 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 774.5, Fat 49.7, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 195.2, Sodium 1479, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.3, Protein 47.9

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