# Secret grandma recipe

## Ingredients

- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet)
- 4 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
- 1 can (16 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese 

## Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	Cook meat sauce: In a large pot, cook ground beef and sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3.	Cook noodles: Boil lasagna noodles in salted water with olive oil until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain.
4.	Prepare cheese mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan.
5.	Assemble layers: 
    - Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    - Add 3 noodles, then ⅓ of ricotta mixture, ¼ of mozzarella, and ⅓ of meat sauce.
    - Repeat layers two more times, finishing with mozzarella on top.
6.	Bake: Cover with foil if cheese browns too quickly. Bake for 90 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7.	Rest: Let sit for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.