Description
This is a classic homemade lasagna recipe that layers rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook until browned.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the egg, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat layers.
- Finish with a layer of noodles and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- Let lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing to help it hold its shape.
- This lasagna can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg