Olive Garden Style Lasagna Recipe

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix until everything is well blended.

Cook the Lasagna Noodles:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Assemble the Lasagna:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.

Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers (noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce) one more time.

Top with the remaining noodles, meat sauce, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

Bake: