Easy Lasagna Recipe: My Family's Secret for Layers of Flavor

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) ground beef
• 1/2 pound (227g) Italian sausage (sweet or hot, casings removed)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce/170g) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 15 ounces (425g) ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (710ml) whole milk
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 9 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or regular, pre-cooked according to package directions if using regular)
• 2 cups (227g) shredded mozzarella cheese