Indulge in a classic Italian dish with tender pasta, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese, ideal for any gathering.
# Components:
→ 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
07 - 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
08 - 4 cups marinara sauce
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
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03 - Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned, 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
04 - Stir in marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and chopped basil. Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
06 - Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
07 - Arrange 4 sheets of uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, allowing slight overlap.
08 - Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with one-third of the mozzarella, followed by a portion of meat sauce.
09 - Add another layer of noodles, remaining ricotta, another third of mozzarella, and more meat sauce.
10 - Place the last layer of noodles on top. Cover with remaining meat sauce, then finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
11 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
12 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
13 - Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving to allow layers to set.
