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best homemade lasagna

Best Homemade Lasagna Recipe – 9 Layers of Cheesy Bliss

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A classic homemade lasagna recipe with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 12 oz tomato paste
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
  3. Brown ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic in a skillet.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Mix ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
  6. Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and cheeses in a baking dish.
  7. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
  10. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use no-boil noodles to save time.
  • Let lasagna sit before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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