3-Cheese Meatball Lasagna -

3-Cheese Meatball Lasagna

This 3-Cheese Meatball Lasagna not only features three different kinds of cheese, but also two kinds of meatballs, too!

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 641kcal

Author: David

In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined. Form mixture into 1/2"-3/4" meatballs. Place meatballs on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 15-16 minutes, or until fully cooked. Set aside.

Meanwhile, break the bulk Italian sausage into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium high heat until done; stirring occasionally. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, remaining egg, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Stir until well combined. Set aside.

Spray or brush a 9"x13" baking dish with olive oil. Assemble the lasagna by pouring 1 cup of tomato sauce into dish; top with 4 cooked lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the Ricotta Mixture, 1/3 of the Meatballs, 1/3 of the Italian Sausage, and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Repeat using remaining meatballs, Italian sausage and ricotta mixture. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Cover entire dish with aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until slightly bubbling. Remove foil and continue baking until top is browned, about 10-15 minutes. Allow lasagna to cool for 15 minutes or more before cutting.