My Famous Cheesy, Heavy-Duty Lasagna Recipe

Name: My Famous Cheesy, Heavy-Duty Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck; 1/4 lb Italian pork sausage, ground; 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce, seasoned; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, seasoned; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 (24 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese; 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained; 6 slices provolone cheese; 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1/4 lb Italian pork sausage, ground
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce, seasoned
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, seasoned
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 (24 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
6 slices provolone cheese
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

1
In a skillet, brown beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink.
2
Drain.
3
Add the next seven ingredients.
4
Simmer, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
In a bowl, combine eggs, parsley, cottage cheese, ricotta, parmesan.
6
Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 9x13inch baking dish.
7
Layer 3 noodles.
8
Layer 6 slices of provolone over noodles.
9
Layer 2 cups cheese mixture & 1-1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over provolone.
10
Layer 3 noodles.
11
Layer 2 cups meat sauce.
12
Layer remaining cheese mixture & 1 1/4 cup mozzarella.
13
Top with remaining noodles, then meat sauce, then mozzarella. Dish will be full.
14
Cover with foil (leave room in between foil and cheese so it doesn't stick).
15
Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes.
16
Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer.
17
Let stand 15 minutes.

1752

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

105

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, 1/4 lb Italian pork sausage, ground, 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce, seasoned, 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, seasoned, and more.

Yes, My Famous Cheesy, Heavy-Duty 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!

My Famous Cheesy, Heavy-Duty Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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