Wonderful Lasagna
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food—our *Wonderful Lasagna*! This hearty, Italian-inspired casserole layers tender lasagna noodles with a rich meat sauce made from ground beef, Italian sausage, fragrant garlic, and crushed tomatoes, all simmered to perfection with fresh basil and Italian seasoning. Creamy ricotta cheese blended with Parmesan and egg adds luscious texture, while gooey mozzarella crowns each bite with irresistible cheesy goodness. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this lasagna is as satisfying as it is flavorful. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal-prep, this recipe serves 8 and will quickly become a go-to favorite. With just 30 minutes of prep and a total cooking time of 90 minutes, this classic dish is worth every second. Enjoy a true taste of Italy tonight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles (uncooked or pre-cooked)
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add the ground beef and ground Italian sausage to the pan. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil at the end.
While the sauce simmers, prepare the ricotta mixture. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and set aside.
If using uncooked lasagna noodles, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
To assemble the lasagna, spread about 1/2 cup of the meat sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella on top. Add a layer of meat sauce, spreading it evenly over the mozzarella.
Repeat the layers two more times, starting with the noodles, until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese evenly over the top layer.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring 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 on top is bubbly and golden.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Wonderful Lasagna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 421.5 g | 540% | |
| Saturated Fat | 191.0 g | 955% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1565 mg | 522% | |
| Sodium | 13112 mg | 570% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 645.0 g | 235% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.8 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.3 g | ||
| Protein | 457.9 g | 916% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 6925 mg | 533% | |
| Iron | 38.9 mg | 216% | |
| Potassium | 7324 mg | 156% | |
*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.
