Easy Cheesy Lasagna
Description
This easy cheesy lasagna recipe is a simple lasagna made with ground beef, sausage, jarred marinara sauce, and lots of ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1 cup sliced black olives
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1/2 cup warm water
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
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1 pinch basil
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2 (14 ounce) jars marinara sauce
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1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
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8 ounces ricotta cheese
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1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
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Cook ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled; drain excess grease. Stir in olives and water; season with minced garlic, oregano, onion flakes, garlic powder, pepper, sage, and basil. Simmer, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and remove from the heat.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Spoon a layer of meat and sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of dry noodles. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese over noodles; sprinkle with some mozzarella cheese. Cover with another layer of sauce; repeat layering, ending with meat and sauce on top. Reserve about 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, checking after 30 minutes. Lasagna is cooked when it's easily pierced with a knife. Sprinkle reserved mozzarella cheese over lasagna and bake until melted, about 10 minutes more.