So Worth It Lasagna Recipe

Name: So Worth It Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 34 lb lean ground beef; ½ cup onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce; ½ cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves; ½ teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; ¾ tablespoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 12 lasagna noodles; 16 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 egg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 34 lb mozzarella cheese; ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb sweet Italian sausage
34 lb lean ground beef
½ cup onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
½ cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
¾ tablespoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
34 lb mozzarella cheese
¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat in frying pan until browned.
2
Drain all liquid.
3
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and wine.
4
Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 3/4 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley.
5
Soak lasagna sheets in hot salted water for about 20-30 minutes
6
Drain noodles.
7
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
9
To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
10
Arrange 4 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce.
11
Spread with one third of the ricotta cheese mixture.
12
Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese.
13
Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella.
14
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
15
Repeat layers, rwice to make 3 layers.
16
Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
17
Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray.
18
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
19
Remove foil, and bake an additional 30 minutes.

22164

kcal

Calories

1455

Fat

414

Carbs

1802

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, 34 lb lean ground beef, ½ cup onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, So Worth It 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!

So Worth It Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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