Great Grandmas Lasagna
Take a journey back in time with Great Grandma’s Lasagna, the ultimate comfort food that combines rich flavors and hearty layers crafted with love. This timeless recipe features a savory blend of ground beef and pork sausage simmered in a robust, homemade tomato sauce infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian herbs. Creamy ricotta cheese whipped with egg and Parmesan creates the perfect contrast to the tender lasagna noodles, while melted mozzarella crowns each layer with gooey perfection. Baked until golden and bubbly, this classic lasagna is a labor of love that’s well worth the effort. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this dish is a soul-soothing masterpiece that will become a cherished tradition at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 15 ounces Tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 16 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the ground beef and pork sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, sugar, dried basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce simmers, 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 the noodles flat on a clean kitchen towel.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the meat sauce, slightly overlapping. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan.
Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure it doesn’t touch the cheese, and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 363.1 g | 466% | |
| Saturated Fat | 159.5 g | 798% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1363 mg | 454% | |
| Sodium | 11991 mg | 521% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 651.0 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.0 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.7 g | ||
| Protein | 398.0 g | 796% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 6152 mg | 473% | |
| Iron | 51.3 mg | 285% | |
| Potassium | 6665 mg | 142% | |
*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.
