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Classic Lasagna
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Meat
Description
A traditional Italian lasagna layered with rich meat sauce and creamy béchamel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef and sausage, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 noodles, followed by half of the ricotta cheese and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layering with meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella. Finish with a final layer of noodles, meat sauce, and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lasagna, Italian, baked pasta, comfort food, dinner