Best of Both Worlds Lasagna Recipe

Name: Best of Both Worlds Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon minced parsley; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 egg; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 2 cups cottage cheese with chives; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; 10 lasagna noodles, cooked; 18 -20 slices mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced parsley
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 egg
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups cottage cheese with chives
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
10 lasagna noodles, cooked
18 -20 slices mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Grease 9x13-inch ovenproof casserole.
3
Brown meat with onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring to break up meat.
4
Drain excess drippings.
5
Add next 8 ingredients.
6
Simmer, uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
7
Beat egg in bowl;.
8
Stir in ricotta, cottage, cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
9
Arrange half of noodles in pan.
10
Spread with half the cheese mixture.
11
Cover with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese slices.
12
Top with half the meat sauce.
13
Repeat layers.
14
Place remaining mozzarella over meat sauce.
15
Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over top.
16
Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
17
Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

3066

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

223

Carbs

216

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb Italian sausage, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Best of Both Worlds Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best of Both Worlds Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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