Again - one of those VERY personal dishes that I make different than even my mom does. When I was in California and I made this dish my friend Kevin commented that I start every recipe the same way: Chop two onions and look for a recipe.
Cast of Characters:
1 pound of lean ground beef
1 chub of Bob Evans Italian Sausage
2 onions chopped
1 48 oz. can of Prego Sauce of your choice (I like mushroom)
3-4 large cloves of garlic
1 carton of button mushrooms
2 eggs
1 large container of Ricotta cheese
2 tbs of Italian Seasons
1 cup of parmesan cheese
2 LARGE bags of good quality Mozzarella Cheese
1 package of lasagna noodles
Put a LARGE pan of water on the stove to boil. Add a good palmful of salt. Boil the noodles until the are pliable but not MUSHY.
In a large bowl combine ricotta, parm & mozz (just a handful) cheeses, eggs, and Italian Seasoning. Set in the fridge
Cook the burger, sausage, onions, garlic, and mushrooms until the meat is browned and all the fat has rendered. Drain WELL! Add the sauce.
Layers:
- Two ladles of sauce
- Noodles
- Sauce
- Noodles
- Ricotta Cheese Mix
- Noodles
- Sauce
- Mozzeralla Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 375° for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 30-40 more minutes until the cheese is golden brown on top. I suggest putting a sheet pan under the lasagana pan to catch any drippings.
