Description
A rich and indulgent lasagna recipe with layers of creamy cheese, savory meat sauce, and tender noodles. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Creamy Cheese Layer:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- For the Pasta Layer:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or no-boil noodles)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: Brown the ground beef and sausage. Add onions, garlic, marinara, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Cheese Mixture: Mix ricotta (or cottage cheese), cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- Assemble: Layer the meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Repeat layers and top with mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest: Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with roasted vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- For extra cheesiness, sprinkle additional mozzarella before reheating leftovers
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~580
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 36g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
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