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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

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

Assembling the Lasagna

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