Here’s a classic lasagna recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the meat sauce:

– 1 pound (450g) ground beef

– 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed

– 1 medium onion, chopped

– 4 cloves of garlic, minced

– 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

– 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce

– 2 tablespoons tomato paste

– 2 teaspoons dried basil

– 2 teaspoons dried oregano

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the cheese filling:

– 2 cups ricotta cheese

– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

– Salt and pepper to taste

Additional ingredients:

– 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions

– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Make sure to break the meat into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and cook until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant, for about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated.
6. To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place 4 cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
7. Spread a layer of the cheese filling evenly over the noodles. Top it with a layer of meat sauce, followed by a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. Once baked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the lasagna to set and makes it easier to cut into portions.
11. Serve the lasagna warm, and enjoy!