Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz each) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, brown beef and sausage over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 20–25 minutes.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Cook the Noodles: Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Assemble the Lasagna:
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer 4 noodles over the sauce.
Spread with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, followed by 1/3 of the mozzarella and more sauce.
Repeat twice more, ending with sauce on top.
Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and mozzarella.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Rest & Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing to allow layers to set.
Notes
For extra flavor, deglaze the meat sauce with 1/2 cup of red wine before adding the tomatoes.
Make ahead: Assemble up to a day in advance and refrigerate before baking.
Freezer friendly: Freeze baked portions for quick future meals.
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef and sausage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American