LASAGNA SOUP RECIPE CROCKPOT RECIPES

Steps:

• Brown sausage and ground beef with onion and garlic in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, cooking and stirring until meat is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian-style crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, 2 tablespoons parsley, brown sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, fennel seeds, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into meat mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer sauce for at least 1 hour (up to 6 for best flavor). Stir occasionally.
• Place lasagna noodles into a deep bowl and cover with very hot tap water; let soak for 30 minutes.
• Beat egg in a bowl and stir ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg into egg until thoroughly combined.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cover bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 cup sauce. Layer 4 soaked lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in the dish. Repeat layers twice more, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake until lasagna noodles are tender and casserole is bubbling, about 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese topping is lightly browned, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant.
• Add ground beef and sausage. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
• Add in crushed tomatoes and ½ teaspoon of oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Adjust according to preferred taste and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and remaining 1 tablespoon of oregano. Season it with salt and pepper.
• Spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture at the bottom of a greased baking dish. Then, layer the noodles, cheese mix, meat, and tomato sauce.
• Top the final noodles with sauce and extra mozzarella.
• Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve while hot to family and friends. Enjoy your lasagna meal!