Homemade Lasagna Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
503 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Lasagna Recipe
Description
The Homemade Lasagna Recipe includes a meat sauce made from ground Italian sausage cooked with minced garlic and Italian herb seasoning in a tomato-based sauce. The cheese filling combines ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan for creaminess and richness. The assembly alternates layers of meat sauce, noodles, and cheese filling, topped with more meat sauce and shredded cheese seasoned with herbs.
Baked in a greased 9x13 pan at 350°F for 45 minutes under foil, the lasagna heats through evenly. Optional broiling for a short time browns and crisps the cheese topping. The no-cook noodles simplify preparation by softening during baking. The final texture offers tender pasta with hearty meat sauce layers and a moist, cheesy center.
This lasagna makes a substantial main course suitable for family dinners or gatherings. It pairs well with salad or bread. The recipe notes indicate it can be prepared ahead by assembling, refrigerating overnight, and baking later, adding convenience for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles no-cook
for the meat sauce
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, your preference, ground
- 2 ounce roasted garlic tomato sauce or your favorite marinara sauce, jars
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon italian herb seasoning blend
for the cheese filling
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
for the cheese topping
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon italian herb seasoning blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking apart as it cooks. Once browned, stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce/marinara sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl stir together ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan for the filling.
- Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of the pan. Top with 4 noodles. Top with all of the cheese filling.
- Layer another 4 noodles on top of the cheese filling, followed by 1/2 of the remaining meat sauce.
- Finish with the final 4 noodles and all of the remaining meat sauce.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the cheeses.
- Tent with greased foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and broil 2-3 minutes (optional). Allow to cool somewhat before serving as it will be very hot.
MAKE AHEAD
- Prepare the lasagna as written, then cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed but add another 20-25 minutes of baking time to account for it going into the oven cold.
FREEZE INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare lasagna recipe as written. Allow to cool if meat sauce is still hot. Cover tightly and freeze. To cook, thaw in the refrigerator overnight then bake as written above in the "make ahead" directions, OR to cook from frozen, bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Notes
- Recipe yields one 9x13 inch pan of lasagna.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate overnight for easier meal prep; bake just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 468IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 352mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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