Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with The Best Lasagna, a timeless Italian dish that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures. This lasagna features layers of hearty beef and sausage sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Simple to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleaser every time. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or meal prepping for the week ahead, The Best Lasagna is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- ¾ pound ground beef
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, basil, onion, garlic
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage and beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until cooked through.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and seasonings; simmer covered for 1½ hours.
- Mix ricotta cheese with an egg and parsley in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a lasagna dish.
- Cover with foil (sprayed on the inside) and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 25 minutes until golden brown.
- 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 (205g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate vegetables like spinach or zucchini. Use fresh herbs for enhanced aroma and taste.