Description
A classic lasagna recipe inspired by Maggiano’s, featuring layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and parsley until combined.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the meat sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace meat with mushrooms and spinach.
- Lasagna can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian