Classic Italian Lasagna

About this recipe

Dive into the comforting layers of homemade Italian lasagna. This recipe combines a rich meat sauce with creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella to bring a piece of Italy to your dining table. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this lasagna is sure to impress with its traditional flavors and modern cooking techniques.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage, removed from casing
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.

3. 3

   Add ground beef and sausage; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

4. 4

   Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix ricotta with egg and parsley in a bowl.

6. 6

   Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain.

7. 7

   In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer some meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, ending with sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella.

8. 8

   Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.