MAKE-AHEAD LASAGNA

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This is an old standby when time's limited and guests are expected for dinner. It's a combination of several easy lasagna recipes I have tried over the years. -Mary Grimm, Williamsburg, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
2 cups marinara sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in marinara and pizza sauces. In a bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper., Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 4 noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1 cup meat sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove lasagna from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 931mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Julius Nderitu
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This lasagna is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.


Raja Wasim
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I love this lasagna! It's so cheesy and flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Monim Mahmud
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Kashif Sirhindi
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how good it was.


Thembi Sithole
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This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion. It's so elegant and delicious.


Rcm Xettri
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I made this lasagna for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best lasagna he's ever had.


Daniel Blumenfeld
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This lasagna is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Samjhana Ab
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I've tried many lasagna recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Eyes DaMenace
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This lasagna is so cheesy and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Gaming With Santo
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I love that this lasagna can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient and it saves me so much time on busy weeknights.


Juma Jin
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This lasagna is perfect for a make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Beauty Khan
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


McCormick Saunders
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This was my first time making lasagna and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna was delicious.


Hassan Waseem
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and cheesy, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Nosimilo Skhonde
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.