Italian-Style Lasagna-My Way Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Lasagna-My Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled; 2 onions, chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes (diced or crushed); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 3 teaspoons salt (approximately); 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup parsley, minced; 4 ounces cream cheese, diced; 3 -4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 - 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 lb lasagna noodle, prepared according to package directions and drained

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
2 onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes (diced or crushed)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 teaspoons salt (approximately)
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup parsley, minced
4 ounces cream cheese, diced
3 -4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 -2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 - 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb lasagna noodle, prepared according to package directions and drained

1
Fry together ground beef and Italian sausage until no longer pink; drain.
2
Add onion, celery and garlic; cook about 5 minutes.
3
Add to meat mixture the remaining 8 ingredients; cook covered for 30-45 minutes, adding small amounts of water if necessary and stirring frequently. Mixture should be relatively thick. Remove from heat and stir in minced parsley.
4
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Grease lasagna baking pan.
5
Layer a small amount of meat sauce in bottom of baking pan (about 1 cup), topping with about 5 noodles, overlapping slightly. Top lasagna noodles with more sauce, several pieces of cream cheese and the 3 cheeses all equally divided between remaining layers. Repeat until sauce, noodles and cheese are used up.
6
Cover baking pan with foil (can grease underside of foil, too) and bake 40 minutes; remove foil from pan and return to oven, baking an additional 10 minutes or until bubbly.
7
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

1328

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* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled, 2 onions, chopped, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Lasagna-My Way 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!

Italian-Style Lasagna-My Way

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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