Ingredients
Scale
- 9 sheets Lasagna noodles (No-boil variety recommended)
- 1 pound Ground beef (Can substitute with ground turkey)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (Sweet or spicy based on preference)
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese (Can use cottage cheese as an alternative)
- 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (Use fresh for better melting)
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (Reggiano adds depth of flavor)
- 4 cups Jarred spaghetti sauce (Choose your favorite brand or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Enhances flavor; adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the ricotta mixture by combining ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the meat mixture, a layer of mozzarella, and more sauce.
- Repeat layering with the remaining ingredients, finishing with noodles, sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use high-quality spaghetti sauce and let the lasagna sit for a while before slicing to help maintain layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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