Absolute Best Ever Lasagna Recipe

Name: Absolute Best Ever Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1/2 lb Italian sausage or 1/2 lb ground veal; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (or canned chopped tomatoes); 24 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided; 12 -15 lasagna noodles

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage or 1/2 lb ground veal
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (or canned chopped tomatoes)
24 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided
12 -15 lasagna noodles

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["Brown ground meat, onion and garlic.", "Add salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomatoes with juice; stirring until well mixed.", "Cover and simmer 1 hour (or longer,but watch for getting too dry).", "Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.", "Spray a 13 x 9"" baking pan with cooking spray.", "Combine riccota cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 1lb of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.", "Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese; make sure to cover noodles completely.", "Bake at 375F for 40-60 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted. (I cover w/ foil for about 40 minutes, then uncover for 15-20 minutes.", "Let sit for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving."]

2393

kcal

Calories

Fat

257

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1/2 lb Italian sausage or 1/2 lb ground veal, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Absolute Best Ever Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Absolute Best Ever Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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