Best Italian Lasagna Ever

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This is the best lasagna recipe i have ever made. i had one lasagna several years ago that was out of this world and while this is not the same one, it is the closest one i have ever found. i like to make two and freeze one for later use.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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Boil noodles and drain.

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Saut garlic , sugar and salt.

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Add sausage and ground beef and brown , breaking into small crumbles.

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Add basil , pepper , tomatoes and paste.

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Simmer 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens.

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Mix together in bowl , ricotta , egg and parsley.

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Layer sauce to cover bottom of pan , noodles 1 / 2 of ricotta mixture , 1 / 4 c of parmesan , noodles , ricotta , mozzarella , sauce and parmesan.

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Bake covered for 25 minutes.

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Uncover and bake another 25 minutes.

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Let cool about 10-15 minutes then cut and serve.

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Leftovers may be frozen and then heated in the oven until hot and melty.

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Goes great with crusty garlic toast and a salad.

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Ingredients

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lasagna noodles, sweet italian sausage link, ground beef, garlic, sugar, salt, sweet basil, pepper, parsley, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg