Homemade Classic Lasagna
A warm, comforting lasagna layered with savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, baked until golden and bubbling—a family favorite.
Ingredients
Meat Sauce:
- 450 g ground beef
- 225 g Italian sausage casings removed or extra beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 700 ml marinara sauce
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 425 g ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 120 ml grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
Assembly:
- 9 lasagna noodles regular or oven-ready
- 360 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- Extra grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Brown beef, sausage, and onion in a skillet over medium heat (8–10 minutes). Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
- Stir in marinara, tomato paste, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 15–20 minutes.
- Combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and parsley in a bowl until smooth.
- Boil noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment to avoid sticking.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mix, mozzarella, and more sauce. Repeat. Finish with noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cover with greased foil. Bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let sit 15 minutes before slicing to keep layers neat.