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Ultimate Comfort: Classic Meat Lasagna

A rich, hearty classic meat lasagna layered with savory sauce, creamy cheese, and tender pasta for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
Cheese Layer
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Assembly
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Prepare the meat sauce by sautéing onion and garlic, browning meat, and simmering with tomatoes.
  2. Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and seasoning for the cheese layer.
  3. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente.
  4. Layer sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and mozzarella in a baking dish.
  5. Bake covered, then uncovered until bubbly and golden.
  6. Rest before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let lasagna rest before cutting for best structure and flavor.