Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Best Lasagna Recipe! Perfectly layered with rich homemade meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, this lasagna is a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or special occasions. Its delightful combination of flavors and textures will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight meal or entertaining guests, this easy-to-follow recipe allows for customization to suit your tastes. Prepare it ahead of time for even better flavors the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef (or ½ beef and ½ mild Italian sausage)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 6 cups grated mozzarella
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions and garlic until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes; season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and sugar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg, Parmesan, basil (optional), salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella repeatedly until ingredients are used up. Finish with mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg