Homemade Lasagna Recipe
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Refrigerate
2 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
652 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Lasagna Recipe
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This BEST Homemade Lasagna is rich and cheesy and packed with meat. Create perfect layered lasagna with these easy-to-follow steps!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic salt divided, or to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Dash of nutmeg
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- extra basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook sausage, ground beef, and garlic until brown and no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 30-45 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, prep noodles by soaking them in hot water for 30 minutes.
- Make ricotta mixture while the sauce is simmering by combining ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, egg, nutmeg, and chopped parsley.
- Layer lasagna as follows in a deep 9x13 baking dish:1. 2 cups meat sauce2. 3-4 noodles3. 2 cups meat sauce4. ½ ricotta mixture5. ½ of the shredded mozzarella6. 3-4 noodles7. 2 cups meat sauce8. Last half of ricotta mixture9. 3-4 noodles10. Last of meat sauce11. Last of the shredded mozzarella
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake with foil on for the first 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Make ahead of time. Prepare the Lasagna according to the recipe, but don't bake it. Store it in the fridge or freezer for later.
- STORE leftover Homemade Lasagna recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
- Refrigerator: Cover the dish with plastic and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days. Remove the plastic before baking.
- Freezer: Cover the dish with plastic and then again with aluminum foil. Freeze for 1-2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Remove plastic and foil before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1square
Calories
652kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
1231mg
(51%)
Potassium
631mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
961IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
405mg
(41%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 652 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 652kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1231mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 961IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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