8 Cheese Meat Lasagna
Indulge in a comforting classic taken to epic levels with this 8 Cheese Meat Lasagna, a true feast for cheese lovers! Layer upon layer of tender lasagna noodles, hearty meat sauce made with ground beef and Italian sausage, and a decadent blend of eight remarkable cheeses—including ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, Provolone, Fontina, Gouda, and Asiago—come together to create the ultimate Italian-inspired casserole. Seasoned with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, every bite is packed with rich, savory flavor. Perfectly golden and bubbling after being baked to perfection, this lasagna will effortlessly steal the spotlight at family dinners or gatherings. Serve warm with a fresh basil garnish for an elegant finish. Keywords: 8 cheese lasagna, meat lasagna recipe, cheesy lasagna bake, Italian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
- 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
- 16 oz Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 1 cup Provolone cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Asiago cheese, grated
- 4 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 whole Egg
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and lay the noodles flat on a sheet of parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef and ground Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until fully browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the meat sauce on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until smooth.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a light coat of olive oil.
Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
Lay 3 lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Gouda, Provolone, and Asiago cheese.
Repeat the layers (meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, cheese blend) two more times, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the final meat sauce layer.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring that the foil does not touch the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to ensure it sets properly.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 175% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 1982 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1017 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*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.
