1: Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and onion over medium-high heat until browned and the onion is soft.
Drain excess grease.
Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir in the marinara, crushed tomatoes, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Make the Cheese Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan, egg, and parsley.
Mix until smooth and creamy using a whisk or hand mixer.
Fold in 2 cups shredded mozzarella.
Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Spread 1 cup meat sauce on the bottom.
Layer as follows:
4 no-boil noodles
⅓ of the cheese mixture
⅓ of the meat sauce
A sprinkle of mozzarella
Repeat layers two more times (noodles, cheese, sauce, mozzarella).
Top final layer of noodles with remaining meat sauce and the rest of the mozzarella.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let it rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing — this step is crucial for clean layers.
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