Deep Dish Lasagna Recipe
With Italian cheeses and marinara. Served with either our house salad, caesar salad or soup
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Layers
Salad/Soup Option
Method
Prepare the Lasagna
- 1
Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Add Marinara Sauce
Stir in marinara sauce into the meat mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- 4
Prepare Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Assemble the Lasagna
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
In a deep dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, a layer of mozzarella, and then another layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- 6
Add Parmesan Cheese
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the assembled lasagna.
Bake and Serve
- 7
Bake the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 8
Let it Rest
Allow the lasagna to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Prepare Salad or Soup (optional)
- 9
Prepare the House Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and cherry tomatoes. Toss with your choice of dressing.
- 10
Prepare the Caesar Salad
In a bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and croutons. Toss to coat evenly.
- 11
Prepare the Soup
In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add chopped vegetables and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.