Description
A decadent and comforting lasagna with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked noodles, ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 110 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz (794 g) crushed tomatoes (1 large can)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 15 oz (425 g) ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese as substitution)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups (about 200 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 12 oz (340 g) lasagna noodles (dry)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for noodles if using regular dry lasagna noodles. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente (usually 8–10 minutes). Drain, rinse, and lay flat on a sheet to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent (3–4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan, eggs, and 1 cup of mozzarella. Mix gently until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the baking dish. Layer noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella three times. Finish with noodles, remaining meat sauce, and mozzarella.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let lasagna rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
Notes
Use part-skim cheeses to reduce fat. Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 877
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 57g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg