ABSOLUTE BEST EVER LASAGNA

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My family's favorite. This is a very meaty lasagna. We prefer it with cottage cheese, but you can easily substitute ricotta.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage or 1/2 lb ground veal
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (or canned chopped tomatoes)
12 ounces tomato paste
24 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese, divided
12 -15 lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Brown ground meat, onion and garlic.
  • Add salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomatoes with juice, tomato paste; stirring until well mixed.
  • Cover and simmer 1 hour (or longer,but watch for getting too dry).
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine riccota cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 1lb of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat.
  • Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese; make sure to cover noodles completely.
  • Bake at 375F for 40-60 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted. (I cover w/ foil for about 40 minutes, then uncover for 15-20 minutes.
  • Let sit for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving.

Seluleko Khanyisile
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out perfect. It was so delicious!


Rana UMAISH Rana UMAISH
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This lasagna is the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Glenda Jackson
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I make this lasagna all the time. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Shahzadi Kuri
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This lasagna is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, flavorful, and always hits the spot.


Robin lee Malgas
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I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Asad Ali Kundan
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This lasagna is a must-try for any lasagna lover. It's cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make.


Salu Champ
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and my lasagna turned out great. My family loved it!


Sk Arfine
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Niraj Pandey
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I've never been a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Muhammad Saim nadeem bhutta
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This lasagna was a huge hit at my party. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Rage Apple
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I made this lasagna for my family and they loved it! The ricotta cheese filling was especially delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yashien Johnson
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This lasagna is the best I've ever had. It's so cheesy and flavorful. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Mario Salazar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out perfect. It was so easy to make and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Khagesh Karki
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This lasagna was amazing! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The cheese was gooey and melted perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


sandra woodward
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I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always comes out delicious. The secret is in the homemade sauce. It's so flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.


HD Kamaboi
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This lasagna recipe is an absolute winner! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night. The layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce are perfectly balanced, and the flavor is out of this world. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


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