Description
A classic homemade lasagna layered with rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese for a hearty, comforting Italian dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg and a bit of parsley.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer with noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can make the meat sauce a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Use oven-ready noodles to save time.
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if desired.
- Lasagna freezes well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg