Easy Homemade Lasagna
Homemade lasagna is a classic, delicious dinner that every family should have in their recipe rotation.
Prep: 30min
Total: 105min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 857 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded and divided)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded and divided)
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 36 ounces pasta sauce (*see note)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large pot of salted water, boil lasagna noodles until al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- In a large skillet or dutch oven, brown beef, sausage, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Stir in the pasta sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 ½ cups mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, ricotta, parsley, egg, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce in a 9×13 pan or casserole dish. Top it with 3 lasagna noodles. Layer with ⅓ of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup of meat sauce. Repeat twice more. Finish with 3 noodles topped with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle with the remaining 2 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Broil for 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
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FAQ
What is the correct order to layer lasagna?
How to layer lasagna:
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Make a layer of cooked lasagna noodles.
- Spread an even layer of the ricotta cheese mixture.
- Spread an even layer of meat sauce.
- Repeat those layers two times.
- Top it with a final layer of noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
How many layers should a lasagna have?
Most recipes you’ll find for lasagna call for a minimum of three layers, which seems to be the universal standard. Anything less, at least according to Bon Appétit, cannot be considered a true lasagna.
Is lasagna better with ricotta or cottage cheese?
FAQ. Is lasagna better with ricotta cheese or cottage cheese? This is a matter of personal preference but honestly, homemade lasagna tastes just as good with either ricotta cheese or cottage cheese. Cottage cheese will give you a slightly lighter lasagna while ricotta will give you a bit thicker, more rich texture.
What not to do when making lasagna?
Avoid These Common Lasagna Mistakes, Because You Are Too Good for Mushy Noodles!
- Overcooking the Noodles. …
- Letting the Noodles Get All Clumpy. …
- Skipping the Béchamel Sauce. …
- Starting the Layers with Noodles. …
- Using the Wrong Cheese. …
- Being Stingy With the Layers. …
- Not Covering It While Baking.
