Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our World’s Best Lasagna! This recipe brings together layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella to create a mouthwatering dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. The rich flavors of sweet Italian sausage and lean ground beef meld beautifully with fresh herbs and spices, making every bite a delightful experience. Easy to prepare, this lasagna can be made ahead of time, allowing you to serve a hearty meal with minimal effort. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a weeknight dinner, this classic Italian dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of sweet Italian sausage
- ¾ pound of lean ground beef
- ½ cup of minced onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6.5 ounce) cans of tomato sauce
- 2 (6 ounce) cans of tomato paste
- ½ cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of white sugar
- 4 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley (divided)
- 1 ½ teaspoons of dried basil leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons of salt (divided, or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of fennel seeds
- ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces of ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- ¾ pound of mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ¾ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the sweet Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and seasonings. Simmer for 1½ hours.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions and drain.
- Mix ricotta cheese with an egg, parsley, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella slices, and Parmesan cheese until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake for another 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg