Best Recipe for Lasagna
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This is hands down the Best Lasagna Recipe ever! Easy, cheesy, meaty and so so delicious! Layer up the hearty meat sauce, different cheeses and lasagna pasta and then bake until hot and bubbly.
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Ingredients
for the meat sauce-
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef 93/7
- 1 .5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 oz cans tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
for the cheese layer-
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
remaining ingredients-
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese grated, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
make the meat sauce-
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in onion and saute 2-3 minutes. Add in garlic and ground beef. Break meat apart as it browns.
- Once meat has browned completely, pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, bay leaves, dried basil, sugar, Italian Seasoning and salt.
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook sauce 1-2 hours or until very thick. You may have to add a little extra water as it reduces down to prevent scorching. This is normal.
make the cheese filling-
- While meat sauce cooks, make the cheese layer: stir cheeses together in a bowl with basil, parsley, salt & black pepper. Set aside.
boil the noodles-
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Salt generously and cook lasagna noodles 2/3 of the suggested cook time found on the package (about 7 minutes). Drain and place noodles in a large bowl of cold water.
layering the lasagna-
- Spread 1/2 cup prepared sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Layer in 5-6 noodles across the bottom to completely cover. Spread half of the cheese mixture overtop of the noodles and then one third of the sauce.
- Top with another layer of noodles, the second half of the cheese mixture and another third of the sauce.
- Final layer is the last of the noodles and the last of the meat sauce. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese.*
- Cover lasagna with greased foil. Bake at 375° F for 45 minutes with foil on.
- Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes or until cheese has browned and everything it hot and bubbling.
- Remove from oven, cover lightly with foil, and rest 20-30 minutes before cutting and serving.
- Sprinkle with dried basil or parsley flakes, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- *Here is the order of the layers:
- *Here is the order of the layers:
- Meat Sauce (just a little so the noodles don't stick to the bottom)
- Noodles
- Cheese Filling
- Meat Sauce
- Noodles
- Cheese Filling
- Meat Sauce
- Noodles
- Meat Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Meat Sauce (just a little so the noodles don't stick to the bottom)
- Noodles
- Cheese Filling
- Meat Sauce
- Noodles
- Cheese Filling
- Meat Sauce
- Noodles
- Meat Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
Nutrition Information
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Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
562mg
(23%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
232mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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