Description
A classic and hearty lasagna recipe that is perfect for feeding a crowd. Layers of lasagna noodles, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella come together to create a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Additional:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper.
- Prepare the meat sauce: In a large skillet, sauté ground beef, Italian sausage, and onion until browned. Add garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Make the cheese mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and parsley.
- Assemble the lasagna: Spread sauce in a baking dish. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the lasagna ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
