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A steaming slice of homemade lasagna with layers of cheese and meat sauce.

Ultimate Lasagna

Master the perfect lasagna recipe with step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and delicious variations for the best homemade lasagna ever!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg beaten
Lasagna Layers
  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked al dente
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a saucepan, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add ground beef and sausage, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor.
  4. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and beaten egg.
  6. To assemble, spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
  8. Let lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an extra rich sauce, add a splash of red wine while simmering. You can also substitute ground beef with turkey for a leaner version.
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