Nani's Hearty Classic Lasagna
This is a deeply satisfying, classic lasagna packed with rich meat sauce and plenty of melty cheese.
recipesbynani.comThere is something truly special about a homemade lasagna cooling on the counter after a long afternoon in the kitchen. My family loves this recipe because it combines savory Italian sausage with ground beef for a sauce that has so much flavor, and the layers of tender noodles and cheese make it a real comfort meal for any night of the week.
My best tip is to let the lasagna rest for at least fifteen minutes after you pull it out of the oven. This helps the layers set up nicely so you can serve clean, beautiful squares instead of having it slide apart on the plate.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) of your favorite marinara sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 box lasagna noodles, boiled until al dente
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Brown the sausage, ground beef, and onion in a large pot over medium heat until the meat is fully cooked.
- 2
Stir in the garlic, marinara sauce, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and oregano, then let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and the beaten egg until smooth.
- 4
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Place a layer of cooked noodles over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture, some mozzarella, and more meat sauce.
- 6
Repeat these layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a generous topping of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- 7
Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
- 8
Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This lasagna also freezes beautifully, so feel free to wrap individual portions tightly in plastic wrap if you want a quick meal for later in the month.
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