Description
This Heavenly Homemade Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food — rich layers of meat sauce, creamy ricotta, stretchy mozzarella, and perfectly cooked pasta. Whether you’re searching for a classic family dinner idea, a crowd-pleasing holiday bake, or a make-ahead freezer meal, this lasagna recipe delivers big flavor and cozy vibes. It’s an easy dinner recipe that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer the sauce for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg, a handful of Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
6. If using regular noodles, cook according to package instructions, then drain.
7. In a 9×13 baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and repeat layers.
8. Finish with a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan.
9. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
11. Let lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Let the lasagna rest before cutting to keep the layers neat.
You can assemble the day before and bake fresh.
Use oven-ready noodles for quicker prep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10 of dish)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy lasagna, homemade lasagna, dinner ideas, comfort food, freezer meal, layered pasta, cheese bake