Friday's Lasagna

Friday's Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for serving a hungry crowd or treating your family to a hearty Italian-inspired feast. This lasagna recipe layers tender sheets of pasta with a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce made from ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic herbs, creating a flavor-packed base. Velvety ricotta cheese blended with Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a touch of egg offers creamy, savory goodness, while generous layers of melted mozzarella deliver that indulgent, gooey topping everyone craves. Each bite is a balance of satisfying textures and robust flavors. With a bake time that allows the cheese to bubble and brown beautifully, this classic dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for Friday nights or any occasion where only a true crowd-pleaser will do, Friday's Lasagna is your go-to recipe for homemade Italian-style comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 12 sheets Lasagna noodles
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 2

Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 3

Drain excess grease from the skillet and return to heat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

While the sauce simmers, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and lay flat on a parchment-lined surface to prevent sticking.

Step 5

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, chopped parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and set aside.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 7

Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 8

Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce.

Step 9

Repeat the layering process two more times (noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, sauce). Finish with a final layer of mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 10

Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 11

Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3472.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6871.1

Total Fat 330.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 144.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.9g
Cholesterol 1314.6mg	0%
Sodium 8857.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 649.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.3g	0%
Total Sugars 99.3g
Protein 371.7g	0%

Vitamin D 144.5IU	0%
Calcium 5505.3mg	0%
Iron 52.8mg	0%
Potassium 8471.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 36.8%