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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
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 29 ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 packages lasagna noodles
  • 4 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • 16 ounces ricotta
  • 14 - 15 ounces of pasta sauce
  • 1/4 cup pasta puree

Instructions

  1. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the box instructions. Set aside and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Heat a stock pot on medium high heat. When hot, add the ground turkey and ground sausage.
  3. When browned, add the tomato paste and mix in.
  4. 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.
  5. Finish off the cooking of the meat by adding the basil and cook for one more minute.

Assembling the Lasagna

  1. Begin by covering the bottom of the pan with the pasta sauce.
  2. Next add a noodle layer, followed by with some meat and finished with mozzarella and some more sauce.
  3. Add noodles, puree, meat and fresh mozzarella and more sauce.
  4. Add noodles and mozzarella.
  5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
  6. Add a little more mozzarella and broil on high for 3 - 4 minutes.
  7. Serve and enjoy!