Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with The Best Homemade Lasagna, a dish that brings family and friends together. This recipe features layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella cheese, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this lasagna is easy to customize based on your preferences. With just the right amount of seasoning and hearty ingredients, you’ll serve up a meal that warms hearts and satisfies appetites. Whether it’s your first time making lasagna or you’re a seasoned pro, this recipe will guide you to culinary success.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 16 oz full-fat ricotta cheese
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the meat sauce by sautéing onions and garlic in olive oil. Add ground meats and cook until browned. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with one egg, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer meat sauce in a baking dish followed by noodles, cheese mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers twice more. Finish with meat sauce and remaining cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg