Classic Lasagna
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With an easy homemade sauce and a gooey, cheesy filling, this Classic Lasagna is a timeless recipe that comes together quickly. It's perfect for weeknights or Sunday dinner, and makes a great freezer meal as well!
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Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed
- 1 small to medium yellow onion diced
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup water
- 1 can 28 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh julienned basil
For the Cheesy Yum:
- 1 container 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups whole milk shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pound no-boil lasagna noodles see notes
- 1 ½ cups whole milk shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- For the sauce: Preheat the oven to 350° F and lightly spray a 9" x 13" pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking up the sausage, for 6 to 7 minutes or until it is crumbled and browned. Remove sausage to a bowl and set it aside.
- If the skillet is dry, add the olive oil. If not, just add the onion directly to the sausage drippings. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until it is soft and just beginning to brown.
- Add garlic and tomato paste, stirring the tomato paste until it evenly coats the onions. Cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding the water and gently scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden or plastic spoon.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian herb seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. When it starts to bubble, add the cooked Italian sausage and basil to the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove sauce from heat and set aside while you prepare the cheesy yum layer.
- For the cheesy yum: In a medium sized bowl, stir together ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, italian herb seasoning, and garlic powder. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble: Spread ⅓ of the sauce evenly over the bottom of prepared baking dish. Add a layer of noodles over the sauce. Then spread half of the cheesy yum mixture over the noodles.
- Repeat the layering process: 1/3 of the sauce, layer of noodles, second half of the cheesy yum mixture.
- Finish by spreading the remainder of the sauce, followed by the remaining 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the lasagna is thoroughly hot and the cheese is melted and beginning to brown. If desired, place pan under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to blister the cheese a bit.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Store any leftover lasagna in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
- No-boil lasagna noodles are available in most grocery stores and they make this recipe so much easier and faster. If you can’t find no-boil noodles, be sure to follow the package directions for par-cooking traditional noodles. Also, know that no-boil noodles have a slightly softer texture than traditional lasagna noodles. If you desire firmer noodle layers with a bit more "chew", then use traditional lasagna noodles instead (cook them prior to layering them into the lasagna).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
509kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
914mg
(38%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 914mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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