Italian Lasagna Recipe

Classic Italian Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese

This classic italian lasagna with ricotta cheese is layered with oven ready noodles, a hearty meat sauce and two different kinds of cheese. A tasty comfort food classic, this homemade lasagna is perfect for a cold winter night or Sunday dinner with the family.

Prep: 30min

Total: 90min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 square

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 square, calories 530 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 1508 mg, Fat 39 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, unSaturated Fat 17 g

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 cups italian gravy (or marinara)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium white onion (diced)
• 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 32 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 9 oven ready lasagna noodles

Instruction:

1. Add in the italian gravy and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes while the ricotta cheese filling is made.
2. Remove the pan off of the heat and place into a mixing bowl. Add the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir together the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.
3. Remove lasagna from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Italian Lasagna

This Italian Lasagna comes from the back of the Creamette lasagna noodle box from years gone by. I’ve been making this lasagna recipe for over 20 years!

Prep: 20min

Total: 65min

Serving Size: 1 slice

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 slice, calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 1098 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound lasagna noodles (OR 1 whole box Oven-Ready )
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup onion (chopped )
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 28 ounces tomatoes (cut up (undrained))
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed
• 1/4 teaspoons pepper
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg beaten
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes (or 2 teaspoons fresh minced parsley)
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated )

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. In large skillet, combine Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in next 7 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.
3. Fill a baking pan with hot tap water and place the uncooked noodles into the water. Set aside.
4. In medium bowl, blend ricotta, egg, parsley, and salt. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce into 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Layer one-third each lasagna, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, Mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
5. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
6. Uncover, bake until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes longer.
7. If top is not browned enough, you can turn the temperature of the oven up to 500 F and baked for a few more minutes. Be sure to WATCH and check every couple of minutes as it will brown quickly!
8. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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FAQ

Does real Italian lasagna have ricotta?

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Does traditional lasagna have bechamel or ricotta?