Homemade Lasagna Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
497 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Homemade Lasagna Recipe
Description
Homemade Lasagna Recipe uses a combination of ground beef and mild sausage browned with onions and garlic, simmered with crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian herbs alongside fresh spinach to form a flavorful meat layer. The cheese mixture incorporates ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, a beaten egg, and seasonings to create a creamy filling. Lasagna noodles are cooked and layered with the meat and cheese mixtures in a casserole dish, finished with a topping of mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
The texture combines tender pasta layers with a rich, juicy meat sauce and a smooth, cheesy filling that binds the dish. The method relies on slow simmering the meat sauce to develop depth and assembling layers to balance flavors and textures before baking.
This lasagna can be served as a main course for family dinners or special occasions, delivering balanced flavors that blend meat, cheese, and tomato. The inclusion of spinach adds a mild, fresh touch to the classic recipe.
Ingredients
- 12-16 lasagna sheets cooked per package directions
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground sausage mild
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, ground
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried herbs
- 2 cups spinach fresh
Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup parmesan grated
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese about 3 cups, shredded and divided
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
Cooking the Beef Mixture:
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Once the oil is simmering, add the onion and garlic, using a wooden spoon, stir and cook for one minute. Add the beef and the ground sausage.
- Let the beef brown a bit and start breaking it with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink. Drain any accumulated grease.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir and let simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
- Add the spinach, stir and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare Cheese Mixture:
- In a large bowl combine: ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until fully combined.
Assemble Lasagna:
- Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish with olive oil.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture on the bottom and add one layer of cooked lasagna noodles to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture, then top with 1/2 of the meat mixture. Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce and sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese (from the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese).
- Add another layer of lasagna noodles, top with the all remaining cheese mixture, followed by the beef mixture, a cup of marinara sauce, and the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Add the final layer of lasagna noodles, top with 1 cup of marinara sauce and 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for 40 minutes.
- If needed, broil at the end to make the cheese golden brown and bubbly.
Serve
- Remove from oven and let the lasagna rest for 15-30 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1352mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 824mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1455IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 654mg | 65% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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