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This Best Lasagna recipe combines savory Italian sausage, ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese into a comforting and flavorful dish. With layers of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. A classic lasagna recipe you’ll love!
9 lasagna noodles
1–1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2/3 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage and ground beef over medium heat, breaking the meat apart. Once browned, remove excess fat. Add diced onion and garlic, and cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons of parsley, dried basil, fennel seed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
While the sauce simmers, mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Set aside.
Combine shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan in a separate bowl.
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then top with one-third of the ricotta mixture, followed by one-third of the meat sauce and cheese blend.
Repeat the layering process two more times—noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and cheese—ending with the cheese blend on top.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
You can prepare the lasagna a day ahead, refrigerating it overnight before baking.
For no-boil noodles, ensure you add extra sauce to ensure proper cooking.
For extra veggies, try adding sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
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