Description
Indulge in the comfort of The Best Lasagna, a timeless Italian classic that promises to elevate your dining experience. This hearty dish features a luscious homemade sauce made from savory beef and sausage, layered generously with creamy ricotta cheese and melted mozzarella. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this lasagna is sure to delight everyone at the table. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, it’s not just a meal—it’s an invitation to gather around and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- ¾ pound ground beef
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage, ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic until fully cooked.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer on low for 1½ hours.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg and parsley until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Start assembling by spreading meat sauce in the baking dish, layering noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and remaining meat sauce repeatedly until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes until bubbly. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg