Family Favorite Lasagna
Indulge in the hearty, comforting flavors of our Family Favorite Lasagna—a classic Italian-American dish that's guaranteed to become a staple at your dinner table! This recipe layers tender lasagna noodles with a robust meat sauce, made from a savory blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic garlic and onions. A creamy ricotta mixture, enhanced with fresh parsley and Parmesan, adds rich texture, while gooey mozzarella blankets the dish in melty perfection. With just 30 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow layering techniques, you’ll have a bubbling, golden-brown masterpiece ready to serve in under an hour. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping, this lasagna is a comforting, family-friendly favorite that earns rave reviews every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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 until al dente. Drain and lay the noodles flat on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, ground Italian sausage, and diced onion. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, the egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix well and set aside.
To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place 3-4 noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping each other.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the meat sauce, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil doesn’t touch the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Family Favorite Lasagna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 415.7 g | 533% | |
| Saturated Fat | 185.8 g | 929% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1387 mg | 462% | |
| Sodium | 9931 mg | 432% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 641.6 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.0 g | ||
| Protein | 437.0 g | 874% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 5123 mg | 394% | |
| Iron | 47.6 mg | 264% | |
| Potassium | 7221 mg | 154% | |
*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.
