Classic Lasagna

8 oz. ground beef
8 oz. Italian sausage
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
2 jars (26 oz) marinara sauce
8 oz. ricotta cheese
8 oz. cream cheese - room temperature
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) "no-boil" lasagna noodles
1 cup. shredded basil
2 cups shredded mozzarella

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish. Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet, season with salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook until lightly browned. Drain. Add marinara sauce to meat and combine. Set aside. Mix ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl. Season with remaining1/4 tsp. pepper. Layer in the following order: meat sauce, noodles, cheese, and basil. Top with mozzarella cheese. Cover with tin foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, 10- 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

I got this recipe from a recipe exchange. My husband, daughter, and one son like it. The other one is not big on lasagna. I had a hard time finding a recipe for lasagna that was easy enough for me and tasted good. This one worked. However, I am always on the lookout for other lasagna recipes!

Have a great week and happy cooking!