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Hearty Meat and Ricotta Lasagna

By nabylb

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 4 cups marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Boil lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the meat sauce by cooking the sausage and beef with onions and garlic in olive oil until browned. Drain well, add the marinara sauce, and simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
4. In a bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, and salt.
5. Layer the meat sauce and cheese mixture with lasagna noodles in a baking dish.
6. Bake for about 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown.

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