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Traditional Italian Lasagna – The Godfather-Inspired Recipe

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This traditional Sicilian lasagna is a rich, layered masterpiece made with ground beef, pork, ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino, and optional hard-boiled eggs. A true Italian Sunday dinner classic!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef

  • ½ lb ground pork or sausage

  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes or passata

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 12–15 lasagna sheets (fresh or no-boil)

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese

  • 1 egg (for ricotta)

  • ½ cup Pecorino Romano, grated

  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella

  • 2–3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional)

  • Olive oil

Instructions

  • Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add meats and brown.

  • Add tomatoes, paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 30–40 minutes.

  • Mix ricotta, egg, Pecorino, and herbs in a bowl.

  • Cook pasta sheets if needed.

  • Layer sauce, pasta, ricotta mix, mozzarella, egg slices (optional), and repeat.

  • Top with sauce, mozzarella, and Pecorino.

  • Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 mins. Uncover and bake 15–20 mins more.

  • Rest 15 mins before slicing.

Notes

  • Make up to 2 days ahead.

  • Freezes well before or after baking.

  • Use eggplant for a veggie variation.

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