Trisha Yearwood's Cowboy Lasagna

From her cookbook, Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  lb sage sausage
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  lb  sliced  pepperoni
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2  cups water
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 16  ounces  lasagna noodles
• 16  ounces ricotta cheese
• 16  ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1  cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large, heavy skillet, lightly brown ground beef, sausage, onion and garlic in the oil. Be sure to keep the meat chunky, not finely separated, while cooking. Drain the meat. Add pepperoni, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt, pepper and oregano. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
3. Cook and drain lasagna noodles according to package directions.
4. In a 13 x 9-inch pan, spread 1 cup of the prepared sauce. Alternate layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
5. Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbling.
6. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.