ONE-STEP LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE AND BASIL

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Categories     Beef     Cheese     Herb     Pasta     Pork     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Fall     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 26-ounce jar thick spaghetti or marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1-pound box lasagna noodles
1 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté beef and sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking up meats with back of spoon, about 4 minutes. Transfer meats to bowl.
  • Combine spaghetti sauce, water and basil in large bowl. Spread 1 1/2 cups sauce mixture in bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange 1/3 noodles, slightly overlapping if necessary, atop sauce. Spread half of ricotta over noodles. Sprinkle with half of mozzarella cheese, half of meat mixture and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top with 1 1/2 cups sauce. Repeat layering with noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, meats and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange remaining noodles over. Spoon remaining sauce over, covering completely. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake until noodles are tender and lasagna is heated through, about 1 hour. Uncover; let stand 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Rewarm covered in 350°F. oven about 45 minutes. ) Cut lasagna into squares and serve.

Somali Channel
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments.


Muhammad Habib
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This lasagna is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


John Bachelder
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I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Jazlyn and Jair Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe was a game-changer. It was so easy to make and it turned out so flavorful.


Randy Clark
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This lasagna is so delicious and cheesy. I love the way the sausage and basil flavors come together.


Dhanbirdas Das
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Majid Lodhi
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This lasagna is a keeper! It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


gunda pola
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and I couldn't get enough.


toleen Keldani
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This was the best lasagna I've ever had! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly.


Ghumnaam007
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This lasagna is so flavorful and cheesy. I love the combination of sausage and basil.


Mansoor Ahmedmengal
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments.


Me m
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This was my first time making lasagna and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy. My husband and kids loved it.


Sanaullah Shah
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Lorraine Maluleka
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This one-step lasagna was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The sausage and basil flavors were perfect together.