• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 Onion diced
• 3 Garlic Cloves minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (or use whole San Marzano tomatoes and blend them)
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 cup beef broth

Seasonings for Meat Sauce

• 1/2 tsp Sage
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp sugar

Cheese Mixture

• 1.5 cup cottage cheese
• 1.5 cup ricotta cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• ½ tsp salt

Additional Ingredients

• 2-3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 Package Lasagna noodles oven-ready or boiled, your preference