Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this amazing lasagna made with layers of Italian sausage, beef, ricotta cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices, topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan.
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
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- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 ounce cans) tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce can) tomato sauce passata or tomato puree
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lasagna Layers:
- 1 pound lasagna pasta
- 30 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese (about 24 slices)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Meat Sauce: In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage, beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, white wine, sugar, basil, fennel seeds, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Cook Lasagna Pasta: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and nutmeg.
- Assemble Lasagna: In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella slices, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest: Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the meat sauce by adding mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with plant-based protein crumbles.
- Make-ahead tip: Assemble the lasagna ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg