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World’s Best Lasagna

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A layered, comforting dish featuring a rich meat sauce, silky ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, topped with a golden crust.

  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 12 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg until well combined.
  5. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish, place 3 noodles on top, then spread with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the mozzarella, and another layer of meat sauce. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with meat sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until cheese is golden.
  7. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Brown meats without overcrowding and let the lasagna rest before slicing for neat portions.

  • Author: Chef Rita
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg