The Best Lasagna Recipe
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5.0
30 reviews
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Resting Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
The Best Lasagna Recipe
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Homemade Lasagna is a classic, family favorite recipe. Layers of meat, cheese and tender pasta make a delicious meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 1 pound lasagna noodles cooked according to package directions
Meat Sauce
- 1/2 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 teaspoons Stone House Seasoning
- 2 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 36 36 ounces pasta sauce store-bought or homemade
- 2 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Cheese Filling:
- 1 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded and divided
- 4 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
- 1 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped (optional)
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Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Cook and drain the lasagna noodles. Set aside.
- Make the Meat Sauce. Cook ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain the meat well. Stir in the Stone House Seasoning, basil, oregano, pasta sauce and tomato paste. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Make the Cheese Mixture. Lightly beat the egg in a large mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and parsley (optional). Stir to combine well.
- Layer the Lasagna. Ladle 1 cup Meat Sauce into the prepared 9x13 baking dish. Top with a layer of the lasagna noodles. Spread 1/3 of the Cheese Mixture over the noodles and top with 1 cup of Meat Sauce. Repeat twice. Top with another layer of lasagna noodles and the remaining Meat Sauce.
- Bake the Lasagna. Cover lightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Top with Cheese and Serve. Remove foil and top with remaining 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered until browned, about 15 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Instructions:
- Prepare Lasagna without baking or topping with the final layer of cheese. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add about 15 minutes to baking time.
- Freezer Instructions:
- For the best results, freeze the lasagna unbaked and without topping it with the final layer of cheese. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then, bake as directed. Additional baking time may be required when baking from cold, about 15 minutes.
- Substitutes:
- Meat Sauce: You can use all ground beef (1 pound) instead of ground beef along with Italian sausage if you prefer. Substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef and sausage.
- Meatless Lasagna: Omit the meat from the meat sauce. You can also use sliced mushrooms in place of the meat for a hearty, meatless option.
- Cheese Filling: If you prefer, substitute 1 (15-ounce) package ricotta or cottage cheese in place of the cream cheese and yogurt.
- Egg-free Lasagna: Omit the egg in the cheese filling.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1570mg
(65%)
Potassium
699mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1703IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
450mg
(45%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1570mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1703IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 450mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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