Pasta Rocket Mozzarella

Dish Details

• Category: Brunch, Pasta
• Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 2 dishes
• Level: Difficult
• Price: $10

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
• 3/4 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans tomato paste
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• Lasagna noodles
• Ricotta cheese
• Egg
• Mozzarella
• Parmesan
• Onion, parsley, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper

Directions

1. Brown the sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sauce, water, and seasonings. Cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Boil the lasagna noodles for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse them with cold water. Mix the ricotta with the egg, parsley, and salt.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Spread meat sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, more sauce, and Parmesan. Repeat the layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover with foil.
5. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes. Rest for 15 minutes before serving.