Classic Meat Lasagna

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat.

3. 3

   Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with the egg, remaining fresh basil, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well.

5. 5

   To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the mozzarella, and sprinkle with half of the remaining Parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.

7. 7

   Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes to allow cheese to brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.