Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 4: Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the minced garlic.
Step 5: Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned and fully cooked.
Step 6: Stir in the marinara sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 7: In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
Step 8: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 9: Layer lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 10: Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella cheese on top.
Step 11: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Step 12: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Step 13: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store leftover Classic Cheesy Beef Lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm larger portions in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
Lasagna freezes well for up to 3 months when tightly wrapped.
Allow frozen lasagna to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating for best texture and flavor.
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