Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic lasagna recipe. Layers of perfectly cooked noodles, savory meats, rich tomato sauce, and creamy cheeses come together in a deliciously satisfying dish that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
12 lasagna noodles
Meat Sauce:
1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed), 1 small onion (diced), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the meat sauce: In a skillet, cook ground beef, sausage, and onion. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, sauce, sugar, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Cook the noodles: Cook lasagna noodles until al dente; drain.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Combine ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
- Assemble the lasagna: Layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and grated cheeses in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then uncover and bake until bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Lasagna tastes even better the next day!
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
