The Best Homemade Lasagna
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
The Best Homemade Lasagna
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This truly is the best homemade lasagna recipe ever! Perfectly balanced flavors in every bite that's sure to be a family favorite in no time.
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Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef OR sausage OR a combination of both
- 1 medium onion chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 large can
- 15 ounces whole tomatoes 1 can, see note
- 6 ounces tomato paste 1 small can
- 6 ounces water fill up the tomato paste can
- 1 cup half and half
For the Cheese Mixture
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup spinach frozen or fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For Assembly
- 1 pack no boil lasagna noodles see note
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, optional
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large pot or dutch oven, brown ground meat. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.
- Add onion, garlic, and spices, saute until onion is translucent.
- Add tomato products, water, and half and half. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and simmer until flavors are melded, about 15 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, combine all ingredients for the cheese mixture (ricotta, parmesan, egg, spinach, salt and pepper).
To Assemble
- In a 9x13 casserole dish, spread about ½ cup of the sauce, avoiding any large meat chunks.
- Arrange about 3-4 lasagna noodles in a single layer on top of the sauce. The number of noodles will vary depending on the shape you are using. They should just form a single layer with minimal overlap. You might have to break some
- Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles. I find this works best if I use my hands.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese over the cheese mixture.
- Layer about 2-3 cups of sauce over the cheeses.
- Repeat laying down a layer of noodles, spreading the cheese mixture, sprinkling mozzarella, and then layering sauce.
- Place a final layer of lasagna noodles down.
- Spread remaining sauce on top.
- Sprinkle remaining cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the lasagna.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered with foil, then remove foil and bake an additional 25 minutes or until the cheese is slightly browned and the lasagna is bubbly.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish.
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Notes
- You can replace the 15-ounce can of whole tomatoes with diced tomatoes or 15 ounces of fresh or frozen tomatoes. I usually use tomatoes from my garden that I have stored in my freezer.
- When starting your layers, use a thin layer of sauce at the bottom of your dish to prevent sticking.
- After baking, let the lasagna rest for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing. This helps it set and makes serving easier.
- If you are using fresh pasta, this lasagna recipe will use half of this Homemade Pasta recipe. I make the dough ahead of time, either the day before or the morning before, and keep it in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
641mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1142IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
395mg
(40%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 641mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1142IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 395mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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