Lasagna Recipe
Lasagna made with layers of beef, pork, and house-made cheese
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Ingredients
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Meat Sauce
House-made Cheese
Lasagna Assembly
Method
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and ground pork. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
- 2
- 3
Combine with Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
House-made Cheese Preparation
- 4
Mix the Cheese Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, egg, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Lasagna Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Noodles
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Assemble the Lasagna
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Repeat with another layer of meat sauce, noodles, and the remaining cheese mixture. Top with more meat sauce and a final layer of noodles.
- 7
Final Topping
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the lasagna. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- 8
- 9
Rest and Serve
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!