Description
Indulge in THE Best Lasagna EVER, a savory delight that combines rich layers of hearty beef sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe promises to impress with its comforting flavors and satisfying textures. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice cooks can create a meal that rivals restaurant quality. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving comfort food, this lasagna will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb chicken Chicken Italian sausage (removed from casings)
- 4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 oz soft mozzarella cheese (torn into pieces)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- Lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- Crushed tomatoes (28 oz can)
- Tomato sauce (16 oz can)
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and chicken sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings. Let simmer for at least 1.5 hours.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Bake covered at 375°F for 30 minutes; then uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg