Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this homemade Maggiano’s Lasagna. Featuring layers of tender noodles, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this classic Italian dish is baked to perfection for a bubbly, golden finish. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe allows for personal customization—add your favorite vegetables or vary the meats to suit your taste. Follow these simple steps to impress your guests with a delightful lasagna that brings the essence of Italy right to your table.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles (no-boil or traditional)
- Ground beef
- Italian sausage
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Tomato sauce
- Minced garlic
- Diced onion
- Dried oregano and basil
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and Italian sausage. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until soft.
- Mix in tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese with one beaten egg and half of the parmesan; blend well.
- Begin layering in a baking dish: spread meat sauce, add noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes; uncover, add remaining mozzarella, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
Notes
– To enhance creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream to the ricotta layer.
– Consider adding spinach or zucchini for added nutrition.
– Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing to set layers properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg