Description
This hearty and cheesy lasagna combines ground beef and Italian sausage, making it a perfect comfort food for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz each)
- 2 cans tomato paste (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 pieces lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- to taste fresh parsley (optional, for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until creamy.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer 4 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, third of the meat sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layering: noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella until all ingredients are used. Finish with a layer of meat sauce and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Let the lasagna cool completely before storing. It keeps well in the fridge for 3-5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lasagna, comfort food, Italian recipe, cheesy, ground beef