Name: Classic Italian Meat Lasagna
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb Italian sausage; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 jar marinara sauce; 1 cup grated Parmesan; 12 lasagna noodles; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

A rich and hearty baked lasagna with ground beef, marinara, and béchamel sauce, layered with pasta and cheese.

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic; cook until softened. Stir in tomatoes, marinara, herbs, salt, and pepper.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, and milk. Set aside.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, then noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
Top with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan. Bake for 25 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.