Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The Best Homemade Lasagna. This delightful dish features rich layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings—this lasagna allows for ingredient customization to suit your taste. With straightforward preparation steps and easily accessible ingredients, this recipe makes it simple to create a mouthwatering masterpiece right in your kitchen. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a slice of this classic Italian favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 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
- 16 oz full-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- 9 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and pork; cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with one egg and dried basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, three uncooked lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, and one-third of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice more.
- Top with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg