Our Perfectly Easy Lasagna
After trying several different recipes for lasagna, and combining the best of the best, I think I found the best combination yet. I will admit that this is not for the faint of heart; this is a very hearty dish. *At the suggestion of a fellow Zaarian, use regular lasagna noodles (not the no boil type).
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1lb ground round
- 2(28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, of your choice, divided
- 1
- 1 1⁄2cups water
- 3
- 2teaspoons oregano leaves
- 1tablespoon basil leaves
- 1⁄4cup parsley
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 1(8 ounce) package lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 6slices smoked provolone cheese
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large skillet brown the sausage and ground round; drain well.
- Add 1-1/2 jars spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, water, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley & 1/2 teaspoons black pepper.
- Stir to mix well; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In large bowl combine ricotta cheese, 4 cups mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, remaining black pepper, and spinach. Mix well.
- In 10x11x3 lasagna pan, cover bottom with approximately 1 cup meat sauce.
- Place 4 uncooked lasagna noodles over sauce;cover with an additional 1 cup sauce.
- Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture over the sauce.
- Place the 6 slices of Provolone over cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers of noodles, sauce, cheese, noodles and remaining sauce (including remaining jar).
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil; top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
- Bake for additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let stand 20 to 30 minutes before cutting.
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