Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The Best Homemade Lasagna, a dish that combines rich layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this lasagna recipe stands out with its incredible flavors and hearty texture. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced cook, this straightforward recipe is sure to impress. Make it ahead of time for an even better taste the next day, and watch as it becomes a beloved staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 16 oz full-fat ricotta cheese
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and pork; cook until browned. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with egg, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat until ingredients are gone.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes; remove foil and bake another 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg