Experience a comforting Italian classic. Layers of pasta, meat sauce, ricotta, and cheese create a delicious, hearty dish for any gathering.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Cheese
01 - 12 sheets lasagna noodles, uncooked
02 - 15 oz ricotta cheese
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Meat Sauce
06 - 1 lb ground beef, lean recommended
07 - 1 lb Italian sausage, sweet or spicy, casing removed
08 - 4 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
09 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Add ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook, breaking up meat continuously, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
04 - Stir in marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and chopped basil. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Combine ricotta cheese and egg in a mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly smooth and incorporated.
06 - Spread a thin layer of meat sauce across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
07 - Arrange 4 sheets of uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, allowing slight overlap at edges.
08 - Spread half the ricotta mixture over noodles. Top with one-third of mozzarella, followed by additional meat sauce.
09 - Create a second layer with noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, another third of mozzarella, and meat sauce.
10 - Complete with remaining noodles, meat sauce, and finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
11 - Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
12 - Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes until cheese achieves golden color and bubbly texture.
13 - Allow lasagna to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing to ensure clean portions.
