Lasagna with Speedy Meat Sauce - Chef Michael Smith

Ingredients

• a few splashes olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 whole head garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 Italian sausages, casings removed
• 1 28 ounce can crushed or pureed tomatoes, juice reserved
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• a sprinkle or two sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 eggs, whisked together
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 pound ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (35%)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 1 pound box ready-to-bake lasagna noodles
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese