Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious layered lasagna recipe. Packed with flavorful meats, cheeses, and seasonings, it’s a classic dish that is perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente.
- Cook Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef and Italian sausage. Add onion, garlic, marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Combine ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
- Assemble: Layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and cheeses in the baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then remove foil and bake until bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let lasagna sit before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use no-boil noodles, but adjust the sauce. Add spinach for extra nutrition. Lasagna freezes well.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
