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The Best Lasagna Recipe

Homemade Lasagna is a classic, family favorite recipe. Layers of meat, cheese and tender pasta make a delicious meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake the Lasagna. Cover lightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  6. 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

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

% 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.