Name: World's Best Lasagna Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; ¾ lb lean ground beef; ½ cup minced onion; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 2 cans (6 oz each) tomato paste; 2 cans (6.5 oz each) tomato sauce; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1½ teaspoons dried basil leaves; ½ teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon salt, divided; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided; 12 lasagna noodles; 16 oz ricotta cheese; 1 large egg; ¾ lb mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded; ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Description

World’s Best Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food—made with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and tender noodles. This hearty, crowd-pleasing classic is perfect for gatherings or meal prep. A true Italian-American favorite that’s always worth the effort.

Ingredients

1 lb sweet Italian sausage
¾ lb lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (6 oz each) tomato paste
2 cans (6.5 oz each) tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
12 lasagna noodles
16 oz ricotta cheese
1 large egg
¾ lb mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

In a large skillet, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer uncovered for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
Cook lasagna noodles in boiling salted water for 8–10 minutes. Drain and lay flat on a towel.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and a pinch of salt.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread 1½ cups of sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers. Finish with sauce and cheeses on top.
Cover with foil (not touching cheese). Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 25 minutes.
Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add spinach to ricotta for extra veggies.
Use hot sausage for more spice.
Make vegetarian by using sautéed veggies instead of meat.
Cottage cheese can be used instead of ricotta.
Resting the lasagna before slicing helps keep layers intact.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 448
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 1046mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg