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Lasagna
This classic lasagna recipe combines layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a hearty, family-friendly meal. Perfect for dinner gatherings or meal prep, it's a comforting dish that's easy to make and even easier to love!
Servings 8
Calories 456kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles regular, not par-boiled
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef 90/10 lean or better
- 1 16-ounce package sweet Italian sausage
- 1 32-ounce jar marinara sauce Rao’s or similar
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced (about 4-5 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
For the Ricotta Filling
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Cheese Layers
- 1 16-ounce block Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Lay flat on a baking sheet.
- Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in marinara sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, egg, parsley, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine shredded mozzarella and shredded Parmesan in a bowl.
- Assemble the lasagna in a 9x13 baking dish:
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the dish.
- Lay 3 lasagna noodles to cover the bottom. Spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1/3 of the meat sauce. Sprinkle ⅓ of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat with noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and cheese.
- Add a final layer of noodles, ricotta mixture, and meat sauce. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil (avoid touching the cheese) and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbling and golden. If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispy top.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 3mg