3 Cheese Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this rich and hearty 3 Cheese Lasagna, a baked pasta masterpiece that layers tender, al dente lasagna noodles with a robust meat sauce and a luscious blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. This recipe combines savory ground beef, flavorful Italian sausage, and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano to create a perfectly seasoned tomato sauce that ties everything together. Topped with golden, bubbly cheese and baked to perfection, this lasagna is not only a family favorite but also ideal for dinner parties or meal prep. Ready in just 90 minutes and serving up to 8, it’s a classic Italian-inspired dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect for fans of cheesy, homemade comfort food, this dish is a go-to for satisfying cravings with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Arrange 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce.
Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, and meat sauce) two more times, ending with the meat sauce on top.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer of sauce.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it doesn’t touch the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 149 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1146 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 839 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
