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Ultimate Classic Lasagna with Hearty Meat Sauce

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A comforting and hearty lasagna layered with rich meat sauce, cheese, and classic Italian flavors, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
For Layering
  • 9 pieces lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage with the diced onion and minced garlic. Drain the fat.
  2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the egg and a pinch of salt.
Layering and Cooking
  1. In a 9×13 pan, layer the ingredients starting with sauce, then noodles, followed by the ricotta mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat this process for a total of three layers.
  2. Top the last layer with sauce, mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Cover the pan and bake in an oven preheated to 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
  4. Then uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or spinach. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
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