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Lasagna

Irresistible Homemade Lasagna That Will Wow Your Family

This homemade lasagna is a comforting dish combining rich flavors that will wow your family and evoke nostalgia.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Lasagna Layers
  • 12 ounces lasagna noodles consider using no-boil noodles
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup spinach optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Pot for boiling noodles
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Copycat Maggiano's Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef and Italian sausage for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste; season with basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar, simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles for 8-10 minutes, then drain.
  6. Mix ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese in a bowl until well combined.
  7. Layer the lasagna by spreading meat sauce, placing noodles, adding ricotta, mozzarella, and repeating layers, finishing with noodles.
  8. Top with remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese evenly distributed.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  10. Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best results, use high-quality ingredients and let the lasagna rest before slicing.

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