Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage; if not bulk sausage (remove casings)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 ounces San Marzano crushed tomatoes (or whole tomatoes, crushed)
  • 30 ounces tomato puree (2 cans)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 15 ounces whole-milk Ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound whole milk Mozzarella ((4 cupshredded)
  • 9 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles (12-15 noodles)

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350°F and adjust oven rack to middle position. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole or lasagna pan with nonstick cooking spray.