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Meat Lasagna
A classic meat lasagna layered with a three cheese blend of ricotta, mozzarella and fresh mozzarella.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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1 1/4
pounds
ground turkey
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1
pound
mild Italian sausage
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1
tablespoon
tomato paste
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1
tablespoon
salt
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1
tablespoon
pepper
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29
ounce
can whole tomatoes
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2
tablespoons
fresh basil
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2
tablespoons
Italian seasoning
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2
packages lasagna noodles
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4
cups
mozzarella
shredded
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8
ounces
fresh mozzarella
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16
ounces
ricotta
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14 - 15
ounces
of pasta sauce
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1/4
cup
pasta puree
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Cook the lasagna noodles according to the box instructions. Set aside and drizzle with olive oil.
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Heat a stock pot on medium high heat. When hot, add the ground turkey and ground sausage.
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When browned, add the tomato paste and mix in.
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Next, add the tomatoes and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes to let the liquid cook out and the tomatoes break down.
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Finish off the cooking of the meat by adding the basil and cook for one more minute.
Assembling the Lasagna
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Begin by covering the bottom of the pan with the pasta sauce.
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Next add a noodle layer, followed by with some meat and finished with mozzarella and some more sauce.
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Add noodles, puree, meat and fresh mozzarella and more sauce.
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Add noodles and mozzarella.
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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
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Add a little more mozzarella and broil on high for 3 - 4 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!