Lasagna Recipe – Rich, Cheesy & Family-Favorite
This lasagna recipe is rich, cheesy, and comforting — made with layers of pasta, hearty meat sauce, and creamy ricotta for a perfect family dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowls
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or half beef, half sausage
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 24 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sugar optional, to balance acidity
For the Cheese Layer:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp parsley fresh or dried
For Assembly:
- 9 lasagna noodles cooked
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Make the Meat Sauce:
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Mix the Cheese Layer:
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix until smooth.
Assemble the Lasagna:
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer:
- 1 cup meat sauce
- 3 noodles
- Half the ricotta mixture
- 1 cup mozzarella
- Repeat, ending with sauce and mozzarella on top.
Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes longer, until bubbly and golden.
Rest:
- Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
💡 Letting lasagna rest helps the layers set for clean slices.
🧊 Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
🧊 Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.