Traditional Lasagna

First, preheat your oven to the optimal temperature for baking, which is 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.

Next, fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt to create a flavorful broth. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then gently add lasagna noodles and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the noodles until they reach the perfect texture, which is al dente and takes about 8 to 10 minutes; remove them from the pot.

Simultaneously, cook ground beef and sausage in a large pan over medium heat; drain the excess fat. Add sliced mushrooms, garlic salt, dried oregano, thyme, and basil to the pan, stirring until well combined. Then, stir in a rich tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes, filling your kitchen with savory aromas.

Side by side, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl to create a creamy mixture.

Now, it's time to assemble the lasagna. Spread a thin layer of sauce at the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, followed by three layers of lasagna noodles. Next, spread a generous amount of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by a sprinkle of 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Ladle about 1/3 cup of meat sauce over the cheese, then repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with a generous sprinkling of remaining mozzarella cheese.

Finally, place the lasagna in your preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, which should take around 90 minutes. If the top starts to get too dark, cover it with foil to prevent overcooking. Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.