Katel's Tweaked World's Best Lasagna

Elevate your pasta nights with *Katel's Tweaked World's Best Lasagna*, a rich and hearty recipe that redefines comfort food. This lasagna features layers of tender pasta, creamy ricotta mixed with fresh parsley and Parmesan, and a savory meat sauce brimming with ground beef, Italian sausage, aromatic garlic, and tangy crushed tomatoes. Enhanced with fennel, basil, and a touch of sweetness, the sauce simmers to perfection, imbuing each bite with complex Italian flavors. Topped with a golden, bubbly blanket of mozzarella and Parmesan, this baked masterpiece is perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prepping. With its balance of textures and bold tastes, this ultimate lasagna recipe ensures a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s well worth the extra steps. Keywords: lasagna recipe, best lasagna, Italian dinner, comfort food, baked pasta.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:160 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 12 Lasagna noodles
• 16 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.75 cups Parmesan cheese, grated (divided)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 2

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Season the sauce with granulated sugar, fresh basil, fennel seeds, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons of parsley, and 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 8

Spread 1.5 cups of the meat sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 9

Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the meat sauce, slightly overlapping them.

Step 10

Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Repeat the layers: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese, two more times, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top.

Step 12

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and 0.25 cups of Parmesan cheese evenly over the top layer of sauce.

Step 13

Cover the dish with aluminum foil, making sure the foil does not touch the cheese.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 15

Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4621.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8299.8

Total Fat 420.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 194.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.5g
Cholesterol 1556.3mg	0%
Sodium 14140.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 688.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.4g	0%
Total Sugars 122.3g
Protein 483.0g	0%

Vitamin D 235.2IU	0%
Calcium 7575.8mg	0%
Iron 55.5mg	0%
Potassium 8413.5mg	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: 44.7%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 32.5%