Acadia's Lasagna

Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with **Acadia's Lasagna**—a rich and hearty classic that's perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This mouthwatering recipe combines layers of tender lasagna noodles, a flavorful meat sauce made with ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic spices, and a creamy ricotta filling blended with Italian seasoning. Topped with melted mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan, every bite is a perfect medley of savory and cheesy goodness. With a bake time designed to achieve bubbly, golden perfection, this easy-to-follow recipe is ready in just about 1 hour and serves up to 8. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve alongside a crisp salad or garlic bread for a meal that’s as inviting as it is satisfying. Bring home the essence of Italian comfort with this classic lasagna recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 9 lasagna noodles (uncooked or pre-cooked)
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, ground Italian sausage, and diced onion. Cook until meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 3

Add tomato paste to the skillet and stir it into the meat mixture. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce (break the noodles to fit if necessary).

Step 6

Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers—sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan—two more times, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure it does not touch the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3144.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6405.4

Total Fat 335.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 153.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 1280.0mg	0%
Sodium 9699.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 493.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 49.9g
Protein 368.0g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 5882.5mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 5116.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 30.5%