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The Best Lasagna Ever
This classic lasagna is rich, hearty, and layered with a savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and plenty of melted cheese. Made with a combination of ground beef and sausage, it delivers deep flavor while still being straightforward to prepare.
The recipe works well for both make-ahead meals and same-day baking, making it a reliable option for family dinners, gatherings, or freezer meals.
The Best Lasagna Ever
A hearty homemade lasagna made with layers of meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella, perfect for make-ahead meals or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar pizza sauce
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 15oz. container ricotta cheese or use cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles no-cook for make-ahead, or cooked for same-day baking
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground sausage and ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.Stir in pizza sauce and spaghetti sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.In a separate bowl, combine eggs, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper.Spread 1 cup of meat sauce into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.Layer with four lasagna noodles.Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of meat sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.Repeat layers once more.Top with remaining noodles, remaining meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.Cover tightly with foil.If using no-cook noodles, refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before baking.Preheat oven to 375°F.Bake covered for 45 minutes.Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground sausage and ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.Stir in pizza sauce and spaghetti sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.In a separate bowl, combine eggs, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper.Spread 1 cup of meat sauce into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.Layer with four lasagna noodles.Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of meat sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.Repeat layers once more.Top with remaining noodles, remaining meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.Cover tightly with foil.If using no-cook noodles, refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before baking.Preheat oven to 375°F.Bake covered for 45 minutes.Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- No-cook noodles work best for make-ahead preparationAllowing the lasagna to rest helps it slice cleanlyThis recipe freezes well after baking
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