Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Famous Three-Cheese Lasagna. Layers of pasta, savory meats, three types of cheese, and a flavorful tomato sauce come together in this classic Italian-American dish that is sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Lasagna Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the meat sauce: In a large skillet, brown ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic. Add marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Make the cheese mixture: Combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and parsley in a bowl.
- Layer the lasagna: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, start with meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and repeat layers. Finish with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can assemble this lasagna a day ahead.
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or chopped spinach to the ricotta mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
