easy lasagna recipe

Here is an easy lasagna recipe that balances simplicity and deliciousness: Ingredients:

• 12 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 36 ounces pasta sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Boil lasagna noodles until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Cook ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic in a skillet until browned. Drain fat.
4. Stir in pasta sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parsley, egg, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and salt.
6. In a 9x13 pan, spread 1 cup meat sauce, layer 3 noodles, 1/3 cheese mixture, and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat twice.
7. Finish with noodles topped with remaining meat sauce.
8. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
9. Remove foil, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, bake 15 minutes more until bubbly.
10. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting.

This recipe is straightforward and yields a tasty, classic lasagna with layers of meat sauce and cheese.