Meat Lasagna

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1. 1

   Brown the meat

   Brown the sausage and beef together, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried basil. Fresh garlic, onion, and basil work too. Drain off the grease.

2. 2

   Build the sauce

   Stir in the jarred sauce, the crushed tomatoes, and the mushrooms if using. Cover and simmer on medium-low while you make the filling.

3. 3

   Make the ricotta filling

   Mix the ricotta, eggs, shredded cheese, and spinach if using. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to layer.

4. 4

   Heat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 375°F.

5. 5

   Start the layers

   Spread a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Cover it with a layer of no-boil noodles.

6. 6

   Layer

   Spread on ⅓ of the ricotta filling, then ⅓ of the meat sauce, then another layer of noodles. Repeat until everything is used, about 3 layers.

7. 7

   Top and cover

   Spread a thin layer of sauce over the top noodles, then cover the pan with foil.

8. 8

   Bake covered

   Bake 45 minutes.

9. 9

   Add the cheese and brown

   Remove the foil, cover the top with mozzarella or 5-cheese blend, and bake 10 minutes more, until the cheese is lightly browned.

10. 10

    Rest

    Let it cool 10 minutes before cutting.