the only lasagna recipe you'll ever need.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Prepare the ricotta mixture by adding 4 ounces of cream cheese, a whole jar of ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley to a bowl with 1 egg; mix to combine and set aside.

Boil lasagna noodles in plain water until al dente, without adding salt to avoid making the dish salty.

In a skillet, cook chorizo sausage and ground beef until they release moisture; if necessary, drain excess oil.

Add a little oil to the skillet and then add chopped bell peppers, celery, garlic, and onion; cook for about 3-4 minutes.

Add one tablespoon of optional green seasoning to the meat mixture and stir; do not season the meat as the chorizo is flavorful enough.

Add brown sugar and water to the meat sauce, mix well, cover, and let simmer on low heat for about 20-30 minutes.

To assemble the lasagna, add a layer of meat sauce to a 13 by 8 lasagna dish, followed by a layer of noodles, then the ricotta mixture, more meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a handful of Parmesan cheese; repeat this process for three layers.

For the final layer, add noodles, meat sauce, and a combination of mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan cheese on top; do not add ricotta cheese.

Cover the lasagna and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for about 40 minutes; remove the cover for the last 10 minutes to allow the top to become golden brown.

Let the lasagna sit for about 30 minutes before serving to avoid it being soupy.

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