Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Lasagna al Forno. Layers of lasagna noodles, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella come together in this Italian pasta bake that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
- 12 lasagna noodles
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef, ½ pound Italian sausage, 1 medium onion (chopped), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, ½ cup red wine (optional), 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, ground beef, and sausage. Add tomatoes, sauce, paste, wine, seasonings, and simmer.
- Mix Cheese: Combine ricotta, egg, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Assemble: Layer sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella in a greased baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding a béchamel layer in addition to the ricotta.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pan)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
