Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 12 meatballs, prepared (or homemade)
• 24 ounce marinara sauce
• 15 ounce ricotta cheese
• 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 6 ounce provolone cheese, sliced
• 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 pound fresh lasagna sheets
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the pot, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Add meatballs to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in the marinara sauce. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
5. In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add fresh lasagna sheets and cook for 2-3 minutes per package instructions, until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a clean surface to prevent sticking.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 0.5 cup of Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of fresh basil. Mix until well combined.
8. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan.
9. Layer 3-4 lasagna sheets over the sauce, overlapping slightly.
10. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the lasagna sheets.
11. Layer 3 slices of provolone cheese over the ricotta mixture.
12. Add a layer of meat sauce (about 1.5 cups) over the cheese.
13. Repeat the layering: lasagna sheets, remaining ricotta mixture, provolone slices, meat sauce.
14. Top with a final layer of lasagna sheets, remaining meat sauce, remaining shredded mozzarella (1 cup), and remaining Parmesan cheese (0.25 cup).
15. Cover the baking pan with foil and bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling and top is golden brown.
16. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

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