Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with THE Best Lasagna EVER, a delightful dish layered with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty cheese. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or cozy nights in, this mouthwatering lasagna will impress your guests and become a staple in your kitchen. Each bite is a harmonious blend of savory flavors and textures that create an unforgettable meal. With its make-ahead convenience and customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste. Get ready to savor the layers of cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz soft mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 5 garlic cloves
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, pepper, basil, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, egg yolk, mozzarella pieces, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne (if using), and parsley.
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce followed by noodles and half of the cheese filling. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for another 30 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg