Delicious Meat and Cheesy Lasagna Recipe

Name: Delicious Meat and Cheesy Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Turkey Sausage; 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef; 1/2 cups Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 1 can (28 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes; 2 cans (6 Oz. Can) Tomato Paste; 2 cans (6.5 Oz. Can) Tomato Sauce; 1/2 cups Water; 2 Tablespoons White Sugar; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds; 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper; 4 Tablespoons Parsley, Divided; 16 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Nutmeg; 12 whole Lasagna Noodles; 1 package (16 Oz. Package) Mozzarella Cheese; Parmesan Cheese For Topping (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound Turkey Sausage
1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
1/2 cups Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
1 can (28 Oz. Can) Crushed Tomatoes
2 cans (6 Oz. Can) Tomato Paste
2 cans (6.5 Oz. Can) Tomato Sauce
1/2 cups Water
2 Tablespoons White Sugar
1- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Fennel Seeds
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper
4 Tablespoons Parsley, Divided
16 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
12 whole Lasagna Noodles
1 package (16 Oz. Package) Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese For Topping (optional)

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In a large pot, simmer sausage, beef, onion and garlic until browned.
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Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water.
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Season with sugar, basil, fennel, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons parsley.
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Simmer while preparing ricotta mixture.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, nutmeg, and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
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In a 9 x 13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce to cover the bottom of the dish.
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Arrange uncooked lasagna noodles over the top lengthwise (about 6 noodlesthey will cook and become soft when baking in the oven).
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Spoon ricotta mixture over the noodles.
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Top with some mozzarella.
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Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese if desired.
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When ready to serve, bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 60 minutes.
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Cover for 30 minutes, and uncover for the last 30 minutes.

1989

kcal

Calories

Fat

260

Carbs

118

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Turkey Sausage, 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef, 1/2 cups Onion, Diced, 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, and more.

Yes, Delicious Meat and Cheesy 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!

Delicious Meat and Cheesy Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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