Awesome Lasagna Casserole
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this **Awesome Lasagna Casserole**—a hearty dish bursting with layers of flavor and cheesy goodness! Perfectly cooked lasagna noodles are stacked with a rich meat sauce made from ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic spices, then paired with a creamy ricotta mixture infused with fresh parsley. Topped with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this casserole bakes to golden, bubbly perfection, making it a crowd-pleasing dinner that's ideal for family gatherings or meal prepping. With its simple layering technique and oven-baked finish, this recipe delivers all the classic lasagna flavors in an easy-to-assemble casserole format. Whether you're craving comfort or hosting friends, this lasagna casserole is a guaranteed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
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. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Break up the meat with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked meat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are softened.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and chopped parsley. Stir until fully incorporated.
In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
Place 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
Spread one-third of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, followed by a layer of the meat sauce.
Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top layer of sauce.
Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
921 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1010 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*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.
