Classic Homemade Lasagna
This Classic Homemade Lasagna delivers rich layers of Italian sausage, ground beef, velvety tomato sauce, tender noodles, and a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. With robust herbs and perfect layering, this dish bakes into a golden, bubbling, irresistible comfort meal perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large pot
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large skillet (optional)
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon
- Knife & cutting board
- Foil
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Cheese Filling
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
Pasta
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
Instructions
- Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, basil, fennel, pepper, and salt. Simmer.
- Mix ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
- Spread ricotta mixture over noodles.
- Add mozzarella, more meat sauce, and Parmesan.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25–45 minutes.
- Remove foil in last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 34g
- Carbs: 32g
- Fat: 25g
- Sodium: varies by sauce
- Fiber: 3g
