Description
This Best Lasagna Recipe is layered with rich homemade meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese. Baked until golden and bubbling, this classic Italian-style comfort food is perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, and family gatherings. Every bite delivers deep flavor, tender pasta, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 g ground beef
- 500 g ground pork
- 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 400 g ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (100 g) grated mozzarella
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 12 lasagna sheets
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella (for topping)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and pork, breaking apart, and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, sugar, and water. Simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, grated mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place 3 lasagna sheets on top, then spread meat sauce and ricotta mixture.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan over the final layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, allow the meat sauce to simmer longer if time permits. Let the lasagna rest before slicing to help the layers set properly. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat covered in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg