Description
Delicious and rich Italian lasagna made with layers of meat, cheese, and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 250 g (½ lb) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 800 g (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 425 g (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 9 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup provolone or fontina cheese (optional for extra richness)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles on top, followed by half of the ricotta mixture and one-third of the mozzarella.
- Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Brush top with melted butter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Letting the lasagna sit before cutting helps it hold its shape.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Million Dollar Italian Lasagna