Ultimate Hearty Meat Lasagna That Will Change Your Dinner Game Forever

Ingredients

- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Lasagna Noodles: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, layering them between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
3. Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Brown the Meats: Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
5. Mix in the sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and red wine. Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
6. Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix until smooth.
7. Assemble the Lasagna: In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, a layer of meat sauce, and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella), ending with a final layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella. Finish with the rest of the grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (avoid touching the cheese) and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Uncover and Broil: After 25 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. Let it Rest: Remove from the oven and let the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
11. Serve: Cut into squares, serve hot, and enjoy your hearty lasagna!

Preparation Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Cooking Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

PT1H10M
1 hour and 10 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Lasagna, Meat Sauce, Comfort Food, Italian, Pasta, Cheese, Hearty, Dinner, Family Meal, Homemade

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,800 calories (approximately 700 calories per serving)

Ingredients

- 12 lasagna noodles
- 450 grams ground beef
- 450 grams Italian sausage
- 30 milliliters olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced (approximately 150 grams)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 480 milliliters tomato sauce
- 1 can (approximately 800 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 30 grams tomato paste
- 240 milliliters water
- 120 milliliters red wine
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 425 grams ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 200 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15 grams fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F) to get it ready for baking the lasagna.
2. Cook Lasagna Noodles: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook them until they are al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, layering them between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
3. Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for around 5 minutes until they become translucent. Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Brown the Meat: Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat if needed.
5. Mix in the Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and red wine. Season the mixture with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a separate mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix everything until smooth.
7. Assemble the Lasagna: In a 33 x 23 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish, begin by spreading a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, another layer of meat sauce, and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers with noodles, ricotta, meat sauce, and mozzarella, finishing with a final layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella, then sprinkle with the rest of the grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it does not touch the cheese. Place it in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
9. Uncover and Broil: After 25 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
10. Rest: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the lasagna to sit for approximately 10 minutes before slicing to settle.
11. Serve: Slice the lasagna into portions, serve while hot, and enjoy!

Preparation Time

PT30M

30 minutes

Cooking Time

PT40M

40 minutes

Total Time

PT1H10M

1 hour and 10 minutes

Type of dish

Dinner

Keywords

Lasagna, Meat Sauce, Comfort Food, Italian, Pasta, Cheese, Hearty, Dinner, Family Meal, Homemade

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,800 calories (approximately 700 calories per serving)