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Ingredients
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Lasagna Ingredients
Italian Salad Ingredients
Method
Lasagna Directions
- 1
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 2
Cook the Meat
Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Add Marinara Sauce
Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Layer the Lasagna
In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, then a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
- 6
Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Let it Rest
Allow the lasagna to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Italian Salad Directions
- 8
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
