Classic Lasagna

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4.8

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    530 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Classic Lasagna

Nothing says love like a big pan of layered cheese, pasta, meat, and sauce. This Classic Lasagna recipe is always a crowd pleaser made with 4 simple layers, and comes together in just minutes with an easy hack. The oven does the rest for you! This classic meat lasagna recipe is a traditional Italian one and sure to become a family favorite in no time!

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Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 12 ounces tomato paste
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

Assembly

  • 12 lasagna noodles (regular or no cook)
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 3/4 pound freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

Sauce

  1. Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in large dutch oven over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water.
  3. Add sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Assembly

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Don't bother cooking regular noodles. Just soak them in really hot tap water in the baking dish for 20-30 minutes before using rather than dirty another pot. They won't be fully cooked, but soft and will finish cooking in the oven. (Obviously you can cook them according to package directions if you prefer, though). No-cook noodles don't need to be cooked or soaked at all.
  3. Combine the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, nutmeg, and remaining parsley in a medium bowl.
  4. Spread 1 1/2 cups of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay lasagna noodles in a single layer over the sauce. Dollop half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and spread in a thin, even layer. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese. Spread with another 1 1/2 cups of the sauce.
  5. Repeat with another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, half of the remaining mozzarella cheese, and another 1/4 cup of the parmesan. Top with another 1 1/2 cups of sauce.
  6. Top with a third, final layer of lasagna noodles, then cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  7. Cover with foil then bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and starting to brown on top.
  8. Remove from the oven and let sit for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • This recipe is on page 136 of my cookbook, House of Nash Eats Everyday! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 530kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 1529mg (64%) Potassium 1004mg (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1296IU (26%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 464mg (46%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 530kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 1529mg 64%
Potassium 1004mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1296IU 26%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 464mg 46%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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