My Homemade Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with My Homemade Lasagna, a hearty classic that's irresistibly rich and satisfying. This recipe combines tender layers of perfectly cooked lasagna noodles, a robust homemade meat sauce made with ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic garlic and onions, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture enhanced with fresh parsley and Parmesan. Topped with ooey-gooey mozzarella and baked to golden perfection, this lasagna is a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for family dinners or special occasions. With its balanced blend of savory flavors and melt-in-your-mouth textures, this lasagna is not just a dish—it's an experience. Perfect for make-ahead meals, leftovers, or feeding a hungry crowd, this recipe is your go-to for mastering the art of Italian comfort food at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium, finely diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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 package instructions, then drain and lay them flat on a clean towel to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the ground beef and ground Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer on low for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Mix until smooth and set aside.
To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread a third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure the foil does not touch the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 345.5 g | 443% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.4 g | 772% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1314 mg | 438% | |
| Sodium | 9110 mg | 396% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 659.0 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.5 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.5 g | ||
| Protein | 405.9 g | 812% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 6026 mg | 464% | |
| Iron | 54.9 mg | 305% | |
| Potassium | 7887 mg | 168% | |
*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.
