Overnight Lasagna
Discover the ultimate make-ahead comfort food with this Overnight Lasagna, a hearty and flavor-packed dish perfect for easy entertaining or a stress-free family dinner. This recipe layers tender lasagna noodles, a savory blend of ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture infused with Parmesan and mozzarella. The rich, homemade tomato sauce is simmered with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, adding incredible depth of flavor. Prepared the night before and chilled to allow the layers to meld together, this lasagna bakes up bubbly and golden with minimal effort the next day. Perfectly portioned for eight hearty servings, it’s an ideal choice for gatherings or meal prep. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread for a complete, crowd-pleasing feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Sweet Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 15 ounces Whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Egg
- 12 sheets Lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them into small pieces. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add onions to the skillet, cooking until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and the egg. Mix until well blended.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the dish.
Place 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping slightly if necessary.
Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a generous amount of meat sauce. Sprinkle with about 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella) until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. This allows the flavors to meld.
The next day, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Keep the dish covered with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 267.0 g | 342% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.9 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 969 mg | 323% | |
| Sodium | 8438 mg | 367% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 606.7 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.5 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.4 g | ||
| Protein | 329.6 g | 659% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 3812 mg | 293% | |
| Iron | 44.1 mg | 245% | |
| Potassium | 6133 mg | 130% | |
*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.
