Description
A classic homemade lasagna recipe with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Brown ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic in a skillet.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
- Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and cheeses in a baking dish.
- Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
- 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
Keywords: best homemade lasagna, classic lasagna, Italian pasta dish