Classic Homemade Lasagna Recipe
This classic homemade lasagna features layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, baked to perfection. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for family gatherings.
Servings 8
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 12 pieces lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 piece onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 piece egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and lay flat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground beef and sausage, and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese with egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella; repeat layers.
- Top with remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Let the lasagna rest before slicing for cleaner cuts.