traditional lasagna

The BEST Classic Lasagna Ever has layers of sautéed ground beef and Italian sausage that are cooked together, sweet tomato sauce, Italian seasoning all layered with lasagna noodles then covered in ricotta cheese and a parmesan mixture all sprinkled with mozzarella cheese for a mouthwatering baked Italian dinner. Layers of deliciousness!

The BEST Classic Lasagna Ever!

olive oil

onion

beef

Italian sausage

28 Ounce can crushed tomatoes

tomato sauce

tomato paste

Tablespoons Italian Seasoning

sugar

salt and pepper

basil (chopped)

lasagna noodles

ricotta cheese

parmesan (finely grated)

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

In a large skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil and onion.  Sauté until tender and add the ground beef and sausage.   Cook and crumble until brown and cooked throughout.  Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, and basil.  Let simmer on low heat.

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.  Add the lasagna noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes.   Drain and rinse in cold water.

In medium sized bowl add the ricotta cheese, parmesan, and egg.  Mix until incorporated.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch pan with non stick spray and set aside.

To make the lasagna start by spreading 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom.  Arrange the noodles in a single layer over the meat sauce.  Spread 1/2 cup of the ricotta cheese, on top of the noodles followed by shredded mozzarella cheese.  Repeat the layers and top with cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.  Remove the foil and bake and additional 20-25 minutes or until it is heated throughout and cheese is bubbly.  Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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The BEST Classic Lasagna Ever has layers of sautéed ground beef and Italian sausage that are cooked together, sweet tomato sauce, Italian seasoning all layered with lasagna noodles then covered in ricotta cheese and a parmesan mixture all sprinkled with mozzarella cheese for a mouthwatering baked Italian dinner. Layers of deliciousness!

Lasagna

This Italian Homemade Lasagna is made with béchamel white sauce (no ricotta) and a flavorful homemade red sauce. It is truly the BEST lasagna and can impress any guest!

Homemade Lasagna

lasagna noodles ((or no-boil noodles))

mozzarella cheese

parmesan cheese

garlic (, minced)

onion (, chopped)

spinach leaves

bell pepper ((red

tomatoes

Italian seasonings

salt and black pepper (, to taste)

basil leaves (, finely chopped (about 10-15 leaves))

Tablespoons butter

all-purpose flour

milk

Brown meat: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium-high heat, breaking the meat apart into pieces with a wooden spoon. When cooked through, remove the grease. 

(Optional) Add meat to a food processor and pulse just 3-4 times until it’s broken up into very small pieces. Remove to a bowl.

Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add the garlic, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. Add the onion, spinach and bell pepper. Continue cooking on medium-high heat until the vegetables are softened –about 2-3 minutes. 

Remove from heat and transfer them to the same food processor. Pulse several times until they’re nearly pureed. Return mixture to the skillet.

Add Tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir. Cover and allow the sauce to simmer for about 20-30 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Right before using the red sauce in the lasagna, stir in the reserved crumbled ground beef and sausage, and fresh basil. 

Cook Pasta: While the red sauce simmers boil the lasagna noodles for half the time suggested on the box. Drain into a large colander and sprinkle them with a tiny bit of olive oil to keep them from sticking together. (You can skip this step if you are using no-boil noodles).

Make the Red Sauce: (Can be made in advance).

Add the butter to a medium size saucepan or large skillet. Over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour, stirring constantly to combine 2 minutes. Gradually add in the milk, whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 

Cook over medium heat, whisking often so it doesn’t burn on the bottom, until it thickens-- about 5-7 minutes.

For the White Sauce: (Can be made in advance).

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Keep in mind that there will be 3 layers of lasagna, so mentally split the sauces into thirds as you layer them to make sure you have enough at the end.

Layer: Start by layering the bottom of your greased pan with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread the red sauce over the noodles, followed by the white sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, spreading all to the edges. Top with another layer of noodles, then red sauce, white sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. 

Repeat: Add the final layer of noodles, then red sauce, white sauce and cheeses.

Bake for 30 minutes. Allow the lasagna to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Serve with garlic bread or homemade breadsticks and a green salad.

Assemble Lasagna:

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This Italian Homemade Lasagna is authentic and absolutely delicious, made with bechamel white sauce (no ricotta) and a fresh simple red sauce. It is truly the BEST lasagna and can impress any guest!

Check out this recipe for easy homemade American lasagna with three layers of lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and lots of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.  Oh, and it&#039;s make-ahead and freezer-friendly, too. You&#039;re welcome! 

Easy American Lasagna

sweet Italian sausage

garlic

jarred marinara sauce (Rao's is excellent)

Italian seasoning (DIVIDED)

parsley flakes

black pepper

whole fat ricotta cheese

mozzarella cheese (DIVIDED)

parmesan cheese (DIVIDED)

Add the ground beef and sausage to a heavy 5-quart pan. Break up the meat and sausage with a spatula and cook until done, about 6-8 minutes.  Drain off the fat.

Add the jar of marinara sauce and tomato sauce. Add the minced garlic, 2-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, black pepper, and parsley.  Stir well to combine all the ingredients.  Let the sauce slow simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.  After 30 minutes, taste the sauce for flavor.  Add salt if desired, but remember that the cheeses contain salt so I would be careful about adding a lot of salt at this time.

While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package directions.   You can skip this step if using no-boil pasta or the refrigerated lasagna.

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Divide the mixture into 3 equal parts; it doesn&#x27;t have to be perfect but try to have 3 similar size portions.

Preheat oven to 350F. In a 9x13 casserole dish, spread a very thin layer of meat sauce to the bottom of the dish.Layer 1: Place 3 lasagna noodles in the casserole dish. Spread a layer of ricotta cheese mixture on top of noodles.  Then add a layer of meat mixture (about 1 cup).

Layer 2: Repeat with another layer of three noodles, a layer of ricotta cheese mixture, and 1 cup of meat sauce.

Layer 3: Layer the remaining three lasagna noodles, a layer of ricotta cheese mixture, remaining meat sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.

Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with non-stick spray and cover the lasagna with the sprayed side down (this prevents the cheese from sticking to the foil).  Bake for 30 minutes.  Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is nice and browned.  Let lasagna rest for about 10 minutes.  Cut into 12 squares!

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