Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The Best Homemade Lasagna, a dish that perfectly blends layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. This classic Italian recipe is ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, offering a warm embrace of flavors that will impress every guest at your table. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable options, you can make this lasagna your own by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins. Serve it hot out of the oven with fresh herbs for a delightful presentation that elevates any meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 9 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and pork; cook until browned, then drain excess fat. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, dried basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread meat sauce in a baking dish; layer with uncooked noodles followed by half the ricotta mixture and one-third of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used up.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg