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Delicious Homemade Lasagna is rich, cheesy, and perfectly layered with flavorful meat sauce. A comforting meal that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ground beef
- Italian sausage
- Canned crushed tomatoes
- Ricotta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella
- Parmesan cheese
- Egg
- Fresh basil
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned.
- Drain excess fat and return meat to skillet.
- Add minced garlic, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and salt.
- Mix well until all ingredients are blended.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, if not using no-boil.
- Drain noodles and lay them flat on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Add a layer of meat sauce, then a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with noodles and meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the final layer.
- Cover the baking dish with foil, ensuring it does not touch the cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Using quality ingredients is crucial for a lasagna that impresses. Fresh herbs, homemade sauce, and a blend of cheeses elevate this dish from simple to incredible. Let the lasagna rest before cutting to prevent it from falling apart.