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Easy Lasagna Recipe

This Easy Lasagna Recipe offers layered goodness without the fuss, combining beef, sausage, and cheese for a comforting meal that's perfect for family nights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cheese Filling

  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese Whole milk ricotta is recommended for a creamy texture.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Meat Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow onion, finely diced
  • ¾ pound Ground beef
  • ¾ pound Ground Italian sausage
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Chicken broth
  • 40 oz Marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Lasagna Assembly

  • 12 Lasagna noodles
  • 2½ cups Shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • To taste Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation of Cheese Filling

  • In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well blended, then set the mixture aside to prepare the meat sauce.

Making the Meat Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the ground beef and sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. When browned, add minced garlic during the last minute.
  • Drain off excess grease, then pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.
  • Stir in the marinara, tomato paste, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Let the sauce simmer for flavor development.

Cooking the Noodles

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles until they are al dente, according to package instructions.
  • Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Lay them flat on a clean surface.

Assembling the Lasagna

  • Spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Layer 4 noodles over the sauce, then add one-third of the ricotta mixture followed by 1½ cups of the meat sauce. Repeat this two more times, finishing with the last 4 noodles and the remaining meat sauce on top.
  • Finish by sprinkling 2½ cups of mozzarella cheese over the top.

Baking the Lasagna

  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  • After that, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. If you want a toasted top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.

Resting

  • Allow the lasagna to sit for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This resting time helps the layers set for easier portions.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients
  • Don't skip the resting time
  • Consider doubling the recipe
  • Add red pepper flakes or spicy sausage for extra flavor, and experiment with veggies for added nutrition.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Keyword Lasagna
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