Meat Sauce Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Meat Sauce Lasagna—the perfect marriage of rich, savory flavors and creamy textures. Layers of tender lasagna noodles are intertwined with a robust, homemade meat sauce featuring ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic spices like oregano and basil. The creamy ricotta mixture, infused with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, adds a luscious contrast, while a generous topping of bubbly, golden mozzarella crowns this oven-baked masterpiece. Ideal for family dinners or special gatherings, this recipe combines classic Italian-inspired flavors with a satisfying, made-from-scratch touch. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, this lasagna guarantees a mouthwatering experience in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 12 noodles lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the ground beef and ground Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the meat sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan, the egg, and the chopped parsley until well combined.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Arrange 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce in a single layer.
Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with one-third of the meat sauce. Sprinkle with a handful of mozzarella cheese.
Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella) two more times, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and remaining shredded mozzarella on top.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil 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 bubbly and golden.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1376 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 796 mg | 17% | |
*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.
