Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic Homemade Lasagna recipe. Layered with hearty meats, rich cheeses, and savory tomato sauce, this Italian favorite is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lasagna:
- 12 lasagna noodles
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Prepare lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Make the Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic. Add tomatoes, paste, sauce, water, and seasonings. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: Combine ricotta, egg, parsley, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Layer the Lasagna: In a baking dish, layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake. Uncover and bake until bubbly. Rest before serving.
Notes
- You can assemble the lasagna ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Enhance the sauce with red pepper flakes or fresh basil for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
