Ingredients

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 lb ground Italian sausage
1 lb 80/20 ground beef
2 onion, diced
12 cloves garlic, minced
2 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
8 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoon fennel seeds
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
16 lasagna noodles
8 oz mozzarella, shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat until glistening. Add in the italian sausage, ground beef and onions and cook until meat is browned and onions are softened, about 8 minutes. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
2. Add tomato paste, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and fennel and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, break up the lasagna noodles into 2-3 inch pieces and cook according to package directions and drain.
4. Add the cooked lasagna noodles to the pot and stir to combine. Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses along with fresh parsley.
5. Serve topped with extra parmesan and parsley.