Description
Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce is a timeless comfort food that beautifully unites layers of tender pasta, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheeses for an unforgettable dining experience. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering rich flavors that evoke warm memories. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can make this dish your own by adding vegetables or swapping meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage for about 6–8 minutes. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 20–25 minutes.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with one egg, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and more sauce; repeat layers ending with mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg