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Lasagna casserole

Lasagna Casserole with Three Cheeses

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini work great
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; cook pasta according to package until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. Brown beef and sausage with onion in a large skillet over medium-high 8-10 minutes until meat is cooked through and onion softened.
  3. Cook garlic another minute until fragrant; drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in marinara, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Combine ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  6. Mix pasta and meat sauce in a greased 9x13-inch dish.
  7. Drop ricotta mixture evenly over pasta; gently swirl in without mixing completely.
  8. Top with remaining 2 cups mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan.
  9. Cover with foil; bake 25 minutes. Uncover; bake another 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  10. Rest 10 minutes; garnish with optional fresh basil and serve.