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Classic Italian Lasagna
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Meat Lover
Description
A traditional and hearty Italian lasagna made with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the meat mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish.
- Add a layer of cooked noodles, then a layer of ricotta mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lasagna, Italian, pasta, beef, cheese