Simply Delicious Lasagna
Rich, hearty, and bursting with comforting flavors, Simply Delicious Lasagna is the ultimate homemade Italian classic your family will crave. This recipe combines layers of tender lasagna noodles, a robust meat sauce made with savory ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic spices, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture enhanced with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Melty, golden mozzarella tops everything off for the perfect finishing touch. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and easy-to-follow steps, this lasagna is accessible for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for gatherings. Serve it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete Italian feast that will have your guests raving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain the noodles and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce.
Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, meat sauce) two more times, finishing with a layer of meat sauce topped with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (spray the underside of the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking) 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 melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1160 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 641 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 806 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.
