- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1–15 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken in half
- 1/4 cup chopped basil (plus more for garnish)
Cheese Topping for Serving
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- generous pinch of salt and pepper