Easy Homemade Lasagna

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Brown beef, sausage, onion and garlic over medium high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

Step 3

Stir in pasta sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.

Step 4

Make Cheese Mixture by combining 1 ½ cups mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, ricotta, parsley, and egg.

Step 5

Add 1 cup meat sauce to a 9x13 pan. Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Layer with ⅓ of the Cheese Mixture and 1 cup of meat sauce. Repeat twice more.Finish with 3 noodles topped with remaining sauce.

Step 6

Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.

Step 7

Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese (2 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup parmesan), and bake an additional 15 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Broil 2-3 minutes if desired.

Step 8

Rest 10-15 minutes before cutting.