Classic Baked Lasagna Recipe

Classic Baked Lasagna Recipe 🍅🧀

This rich and hearty baked lasagna is the ultimate comfort food with layers of pasta, meaty sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese.

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (480ml) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400g) diced tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water (if needed for sauce consistency)

For the Ricotta Mixture:

  • 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lasagna Layers:

  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION