Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of Italy with this hearty and comforting Classic Italian Lasagna recipe. Layers of perfectly cooked lasagna noodles, savory meats, rich tomato sauce, and creamy cheeses come together to create a dish that is sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
12 lasagna noodles
Meat Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed), 1 small onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (divided)
Cheese Mixture:
15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the noodles: Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Prepare the meat sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, beef, and sausage. Add tomatoes, paste, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Make the cheese mixture: Combine ricotta and egg.
- Assemble the lasagna: Layer sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then remove foil and bake until golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest before slicing. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Make ahead and refrigerate unbaked lasagna up to 24 hours in advance.
- For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of red wine to the sauce while simmering.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
