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Homemade Lasagna Recipe
5 from 24 votes

Homemade Lasagna Recipe

Homemade Lasagna Recipe combines layers of cooked lasagna noodles with a seasoned beef and sausage mixture, fresh spinach, and a creamy cheese blend featuring ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella. Slow-simmered meat sauce enriched with Italian seasoning and tomatoes creates a rich base, while the cheese mixture adds a smooth texture and savory depth. This recipe provides a hearty, satisfying casserole that can be assembled in a casserole dish and baked to meld flavors and develop a golden, bubbly top layer.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, American

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:
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  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
  2. 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.
  3. Let the beef brown a bit and start breaking it with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink. Drain any accumulated grease.
  4. Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir and let simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
  5. Add the spinach, stir and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare Cheese Mixture:
  1. 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:
  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish with olive oil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. Add the final layer of lasagna noodles, top with 1 cup of marinara sauce and 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for 40 minutes.
  2. If needed, broil at the end to make the cheese golden brown and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven and let the lasagna rest for 15-30 minutes before slicing.
  2. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

% 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.