Ingredients

  • Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 chicken thighs (bone in, skin removed)
  • 3 links Italian sausage
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • salt and pepper
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 5 leaves fresh basil
  • salt and pepper
  • Filling
  • 2 lbs ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb lasagna noodle
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Heat olive oil, brown chicken thighs and remove from pan.
  • Add onion and garlic to pan saute until soft, then remove to blender.
  • Add tomatoes and basil and blend until sauce is smooth.
  • Meanwhile, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper.
  • Remove sausage from casings and brown in same pan along with beef mixture.
  • Add blended tomatoes and sauces, chicken thighs and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from bones, shred and add to sauce.
  • Bring pot of water to a boil, add lasagna and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Drain well and rinse with cold water.
  • Add layer of sauce to bottom of casserole dish.
  • Layer with noodles, filling, sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella and repeat layers until all is used up.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes covered, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
  • Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.