Yummy Lasagna

Name: Yummy Lasagna
Ingredients: Ragu Sauce:; 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter; 2 Carrots (3/4 lbs) peeled, finely chopped; 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 large Onion, finely chopped; 3/4 pound lean ground beef; 3/4 pound lean ground turkey; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) Tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; Cheese Mixture:; 15 Ounces Ricotta Cheese; 1 Cup Italian Blend cheese (or mozzarella); 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; Lasagna:; 12 Lasagna noodles; 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese; 2 cups (16 ounces) Marinara sauce

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Ingredients

Ragu Sauce:
1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter
2 Carrots (3/4 lbs) peeled, finely chopped
2 Celery stalks, finely chopped
1 large Onion, finely chopped
3/4 pound lean ground beef
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
2 cups water
1/4 cup (2 ounces) Tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
Cheese Mixture:
15 Ounces Ricotta Cheese
1 Cup Italian Blend cheese (or mozzarella)
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg
Lasagna:
12 Lasagna noodles
1 Cup Mozzarella cheese
2 cups (16 ounces) Marinara sauce

Directions

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