Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Famous Three-Cheese Lasagna recipe. Layers of lasagna noodles, a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and savory Parmesan come together in a dish that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Filling:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a baking sheet.
- Make the meat sauce: Brown the ground beef, sausage, and onion in a skillet. Add garlic, tomatoes, sauce, paste, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Prepare the cheese filling: Combine ricotta, egg, parsley, and Parmesan.
- Assemble the lasagna: Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and repeat. Top with remaining sauce and cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Make ahead by assembling the lasagna up to a day in advance and refrigerating until ready to bake.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.
- 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: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
