Ingredients

IngredientsTOMATO SAUCE:

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups sliced onion (about 1 large onion)
• 2 red peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casing removed (about 4 links)
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, quartered and cored
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or 1 tablespoon dried
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

RICOTTA-PESTO LAYER:

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 4 cups whole milk ricotta
• 5 tablespoons prepared pesto
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup toasted pine nuts

MEATBALL LAYER:

• 8 ounces ground beef
• 3 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed (about 2 links)
• 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons panko (Japanese) bread crumbs or regular bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

ASSEMBLY:

• 4 sheets fresh pasta to fit a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or 1 (16-ounce) package dry lasagna noodles
• Nonstick cooking spray

• 12 slices provolone cheese
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan (about 6 ounces)

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