Description
A comforting classic homemade lasagna with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg.
- Layer ingredients in a 9×13-inch baking dish: 1/3 meat sauce, 6 noodles, 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Let lasagna sit before cutting to help it hold shape.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- For extra flavor, add a layer of spinach or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of lasagna)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: lasagna, homemade, cheese, Italian, comfort food