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Experience the ultimate comfort food with The Best Homemade Lasagna. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors, featuring layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this lasagna is easily customizable to suit your taste—whether you want to add veggies or try different meats. With its hearty portions, it’s sure to impress everyone around your dinner table.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
16 oz full-fat ricotta cheese
1 large egg
¼ tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
9 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Incorporate ground beef and pork into the skillet; cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg and seasonings; mix well.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish and layer meat sauce at the bottom. Add uncooked lasagna noodles followed by half of the ricotta mixture and one-third of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers ending with noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (about 200g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 90mg