Our Favorite Lasagna
Rich, hearty, and irresistibly cheesy, "Our Favorite Lasagna" is a classic comfort food masterpiece that's perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Featuring layers of tender lasagna noodles, a savory blend of ground beef and Italian sausage simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce, and a creamy ricotta mixture infused with fresh parsley, this dish is as satisfying as it is delicious. Topped with a generous combination of melty mozzarella and nutty Parmesan cheese, every bite is bursting with bold Italian flavors. With step-by-step instructions and minimal prep, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality lasagna right from your kitchen. Perfectly baked to golden, bubbly perfection, it’s a must-try for lasagna lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 12 noodles lasagna noodles
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion until browned and fully cooked. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Season the sauce with sugar, dried basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and fresh parsley until well combined. Set aside.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and lay them flat on a clean surface so they don’t stick together.
Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan on top.
Repeat the layers (sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan) two more times, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and the remaining shredded mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (tent the foil slightly so it does not 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 golden and bubbly.
Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 386.5 g | 496% | |
| Saturated Fat | 176.5 g | 882% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1522 mg | 507% | |
| Sodium | 12613 mg | 548% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 678.2 g | 247% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.5 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.8 g | ||
| Protein | 431.4 g | 863% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 6499 mg | 500% | |
| Iron | 54.6 mg | 303% | |
| Potassium | 8079 mg | 172% | |
*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.
