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Ultimate Comfort: Classic Meat Lasagna That Feels Like Home First Image

Lasagna


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A classic Italian dish made with layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg (large)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meat sauce by sautéing onion and garlic, browning meat, and simmering with tomatoes.
  2. Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and seasoning for the cheese layer.
  3. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente.
  4. Layer sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and mozzarella in a baking dish.
  5. Bake covered, then uncovered until bubbly and golden.
  6. Rest before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • This dish is best when allowed to rest before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 440
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg