Lasagna : recipe

 The culinary masterpiece that is the lasagna recipe in question is not for the faint of heart, as it requires a certain level of effort and dedication to bring to fruition. However, the end result is so exquisitely gratifying and satiating that it more than compensates for the effort expended. This gastronomic creation, with its multilayered and complex composition, is a true embodiment of the culinary arts.

Preparation Time:

30 mins

Cooking Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

12

Ingredients:

1-pound sweet Italian sausage

¾-cup grated Parmesan cheese

¾-pound lean ground beef

¾-pound mozzarella cheese, sliced

½-cup minced onion

1-egg

2-cloves garlic, crushed

16-ounces ricotta cheese

1 [28 ounce] can crushed tomatoes

12-lasagna noodles

2 [6.5 ounce] cans canned tomato sauce

¼-teaspoon ground black pepper

2 [6 ounce] cans tomato paste

½-teaspoon fennel seeds

½-cup water

1-teaspoon Italian seasoning

2-tablespoons white sugar

1 ½-teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste

1 ½-teaspoons dried basil leaves

4-tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

Steps 

Step 1: The sautéing process

The initial step is to place the sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic into a Dutch oven that is heated over medium heat. Cook the ingredients until they are well-browned. Now it's time to add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Don't forget to season it with sugar, 2 tablespoons of parsley, basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and pepper. Make sure to stir the mixture occasionally, and let it simmer for approximately 1 1/2 hours while it's covered.

Step 2: Preparing the noodles

It's time to prepare the noodles for the lasagna. Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles to the boiling water and cook them for 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with an egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3: Preheating the oven

Now, it's time to preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

Step 4: The assembly process

To begin assembling the lasagna, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Next, arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over the meat sauce. After that, spread 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Top the cheese mixture with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce over the mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers, and then top them with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. To prevent sticking, either spray the foil with cooking spray or ensure that the foil does

touch the cheese 

Step 5 : back

 With the preheated oven back it for 25 minutes.Than,foil is carefully peeled back to reveal the bubbling masterpiece beneath. and bake for an additional 25 minutes.and rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

448-Calories

21g-Fat

37g-Carbs

30g-Protein