Easy and Delicious Ultimate Meat Lasagna Recipe
This ultimate meat lasagna is layered with a rich and savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef 85% lean
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces can tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 12 noodles lasagna noodles no-boil or regular
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Spread 1 cup of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 4 noodles over meat sauce. Spread with one third of the ricotta mixture, and top with a third of mozzarella cheese. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over the mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil to prevent sticking, baking for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This lasagna freezes well for up to 3 months. Make sure to cool completely before wrapping tightly and freezing.