Classic Lasagna

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, and basil. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. (40 minutes)

Recipe View While the meat sauce simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the olive oil to the water. Cook the lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until they are al dente (tender but still firm to the bite), about 8-10 minutes. Drain the noodles and lay them flat on a clean surface to prevent sticking. (15 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well until thoroughly combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread about 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, then sprinkle about 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta. Spoon about 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layering process twice more, using the remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese, finishing with a final layer of mozzarella cheese on top. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown, and the sauce is bubbling around the edges. If the cheese begins to brown too quickly, tent the lasagna loosely with aluminum foil during the last 30 minutes of baking. (90 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the lasagna to set and makes it easier to cut. (15 minutes)