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World’s Best Lasagna

World's Best Lasagna: Comforting Layers for Cozy Nights

Experience the World’s Best Lasagna, an irresistible masterpiece of layers, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 0.5 pound Italian Sausage choose sweet or spicy
  • 1 medium Onion can use shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh garlic recommended
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes may require additional liquid if using fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste can replace with crushed tomatoes if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano preferably fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Basil preferably fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese cottage cheese as a lower-fat alternative
  • 1 large Egg can skip or use chia egg for vegan option
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese fresh mozzarella is ideal
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese can substitute with Pecorino Romano
For Assembly
  • 9 ounce Lasagna Noodles optional pre-cooked

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned, then add diced onions and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent. Drain fat.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Combine ricotta cheese, egg, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  5. In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella; repeat layers finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  7. Allow lasagna to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This lasagna is customizable; feel free to swap out proteins or add vegetables as desired, but avoid overcrowding the layers.

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