Maggiano's Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef.
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1 pound Italian sausage.
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1 large onion, chopped.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes.
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1 can (6 oz) tomato paste.
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1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce.
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1/2 cup water.
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2 tablespoons sugar.
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1 tablespoon dried basil.
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds.
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
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1 tablespoon salt.
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley.
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16 ounces ricotta cheese.
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1 large egg.
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12 lasagna noodles.
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16 ounces mozzarella cheese.
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1 cup Parmesan cheese.
# Instructions:
01 -
Brown meats with onion and garlic, drain. Add tomatoes and seasonings, simmer 1.5 hours.
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Combine ricotta, egg, salt, pepper and parsley.
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Cook lasagna noodles according to package, drain and rinse.
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Spread 1 cup meat sauce in 9x9 dish. Layer 3 noodles.
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Add 1/3 ricotta mix, 1/3 mozzarella, and 1/4 cup parmesan. Repeat layers twice.
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Cover with foil, bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
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Uncover and bake 25 more minutes until bubbly.
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Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Long simmer develops rich flavor.
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Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
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Freezes well up to 3 months.