Best Homemade Lasagna Recipe with Rich, Comforting Layers
Classic 3-cheese lasagna layered with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and bubbling mozzarella. A timeless comfort dish perfect for family gatherings and cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
½ lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes
1½ cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
¼ cup grated Parmesan
1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
12 lasagna noodles (cooked or oven-ready)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Heat oil in skillet. Sauté onion 5 min. Add garlic and cook 30 sec.
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Add beef and sausage. Cook until browned. Drain fat.
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Stir in tomatoes, paste, herbs, salt, pepper. Simmer 20–25 min.
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Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and parsley.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread thin layer of sauce in 9×13 pan.
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Layer noodles, half ricotta, sauce, mozzarella. Repeat. Top with final noodles, sauce, cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake 25 min. Uncover and bake 20–25 min more.
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Rest 15 min before slicing.
Notes
Make ahead or freeze for later. Swap meat for veggies to make it vegetarian. Adjust cheese for lighter version.