Classic Homemade Lasagna
A rich and comforting classic lasagna layered with hearty meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, tender pasta, and perfectly melted mozzarella cheese. This oven-baked dish delivers bold Italian flavors and a satisfying cheesy texture in every bite.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Aluminum foil
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 cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
Instructions
- Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat until browned.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, basil, fennel seeds, black pepper, and salt.
- Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 20–30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and parsley until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread a portion of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Add a layer of mozzarella cheese, followed by meat sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25–35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 22g
