The Ultimate Classic Homemade Lasagna
A comforting, hearty lasagna with layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners and easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
Cheese Spread
- 15 oz ricotta cheese approx. 2 cups
- 1 large egg
- 4.5 cups mozzarella cheese divided
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Meat Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 3/4 lb ground beef
- 3/4 lb ground Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 40 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Assembly
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles plus extra for breakage
Instructions
- Combine all cheese spread ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add ground beef and sausage, browning until crumbled. Add garlic in the last minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot. Stir in marinara, tomato paste, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Simmer while boiling pasta noodles until al dente.
- Spread a layer of sauce in a 9x13 dish. Add 4 noodles, 1/3 of the cheese mix, and 1/3 of the meat sauce. Repeat twice more.
- Top with remaining mozzarella. Spray underside of foil with nonstick spray and cover. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes, then uncover for 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Always grate your cheese from a block for the best melt. Let the lasagna rest before slicing to keep the layers perfect.