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Lasagna Recipe

This best homemade lasagna recipe is piled high with decadent meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or a special occasion, this easy lasagna is packed with authentic Italian flavor and perfectly cooked.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 12
Calories: 368 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Loaded with decadent meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese, this is the best homemade lasagna recipe. Perfect for family dinners or a special occasion, this easy lasagna is packed with authentic Italian flavor and perfectly cooked.

Ingredients for Lasagna
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (15-20% fat content)
  • 1 medium Onion (Finely Diced)
  • 2 large Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  • 1/4 cup Dry Red Wine (Beef Broth)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Parsley (Finely Chopped)
  • 9 Lasagna Noodles (Cooked Al Dente)
    • Ingredients for Cheese Sauce
  • 16 oz Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 15 oz Reduced Fat Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, Finely Chopped plus more to garnish
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
Instructions
  1. 1
  2. 2
    How to Make Meat Sauce:
  3. 3
    Place a deep pan or dutch oven over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 lb ground beef and diced onion. Saute, breaking up the meat, for 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Add pressed garlic and sauté another minute until fragrant. 
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    Add 1/4 cup wine and stir for 2 minutes or until wine is nearly evaporated. Add 3 cups marinara, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp sugar and 2 Tbsp parsley. Bring to a simmer then cover and cook 5 minutes. 
  5. 5
    How to Make Cheese Sauce:
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    In a large mixing bowl, combine 16 oz Cottage Cheese, 15 oz Ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 egg and 2 Tbsp parsley. Mix well.
  7. 7
    How to Make Lasagna:
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    Preheat oven to 375˚F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and 9 lasagna noodles. Cook until al dente according to package instructions then drain and pour in cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  9. 9
    Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in the bottom of a deep 9×13 casserole dish. Add 3 noodles, spread on 1/3 of the meat sauce, and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon on and spread the top with 1/2 of your cheese sauce. Repeat until you have 3 layers of noodles.
  10. 10
    Poke 9-12 toothpicks over the surface of your lasagna (to keep the foil from sticking to the cheese). Cover with foil and bake at 375˚F for 45 minutes. 
  11. 11
    Remove foil and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden. Let lasagna rest 30 min before slicing.  Don't forget to let the lasagna rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing into it. This will help the flavors meld together and the lasagna to hold its shape when served. Enjoy your delicious homemade meal!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 368kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 77mg26%
Sodium 858mg36%
Potassium 482mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 705 IU
Vitamin C 6.1 mg
Calcium 437 mg
Iron 2.1 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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