# Beef lasagna (from Food Wishes)

Video: [How to Make Beef & Cheese Lasagna | Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: 12
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.47 per serving, ~$41.58 for 12 serving(s); saves ~$17.53* per serving (84%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 5 Italian sausage links Italian sausage
- 1 lb ground beef ground beef _(amount estimated)_
- 8 oz mushrooms, chopped mushrooms _(amount estimated)_
- salt to taste salt
- black pepper to taste black pepper
- red chili flakes to taste red chili flakes
- 2 jars (about 48 oz) marinara sauce marinara sauce _(amount estimated)_
- water as needed water
- 2 large eggs eggs
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese ricotta cheese _(amount estimated)_
- grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- diced fresh mozzarella cheese fresh mozzarella cheese
- a pinch of cayenne pepper cayenne pepper
- chopped fresh Italian parsley fresh Italian parsley
- 1 lb lasagna noodles lasagna noodles

## Steps

1. [0:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=24s) Place the Italian sausage and ground beef in a cold pan over medium heat.
2. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=30s) Break up the meat into small pieces as it browns.
3. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=34s) Roughly chop the mushrooms and add them to the browning meat.
4. [0:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=47s) Season the meat mixture with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes.
5. [0:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=51s) Increase heat to medium-high and cook until the meat is browned and the mushroom liquid has evaporated.
6. [1:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=104s) Pour in the marinara sauce and a splash of water to rinse the jar.
7. [2:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=122s) Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, adding water as needed.
8. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=140s) Skim any excess fat from the top of the sauce, adjust seasoning, and set aside.
9. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=146s) In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then mix in the ricotta, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and diced mozzarella.
10. [3:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=224s) Season the cheese mixture with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and chopped parsley, then stir to combine.
11. [4:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=243s) Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water until cooked, then drain, rinse, and keep in cold water.
12. [5:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=311s) Spread one-quarter of the meat sauce in the bottom of a deep 10x15-inch lasagna pan.
13. [5:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrkRFgHLVk&t=331s) Layer one-third of the noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the cheese mixture and another quarter of the sauce.
14. Repeat the layers with another third of the noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, and another quarter of the sauce.
15. Top with the final layer of noodles, the remaining meat sauce, more diced mozzarella, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
16. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
17. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
18. Let the lasagna rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- pot
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- 10x15-inch lasagna pan
- aluminum foil
- baking sheet

## What the video didn't say

- Exact quantities of meats, mushrooms, cheeses, and seasonings are not specified.
- Exact amount of marinara sauce is not specified.
- Oven temperature is stated but exact prep time is not given.

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