Simply Perfect American Style Lasagne

Dive into the hearty comfort of Simply Perfect American Style Lasagne, a timeless classic that layers rich, flavorful meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese between tender pasta sheets. Made with a savory blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, this lasagne is infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and a medley of Italian seasonings for a robust, homemade taste. The ricotta mixture, enhanced with fresh parsley and egg for a velvety texture, adds depth to each bite. Topped with a golden crust of bubbling mozzarella and Parmesan, this crowd-pleaser bakes to perfection in under two hours. Whether you're feeding a family dinner or hosting a cozy gathering, this lasagne recipe delivers comfort and indulgence in every slice.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
• 4 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 sheets Lasagne noodles (uncooked or pre-cooked)
• 0.5 cup Water (if using no-boil noodles)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and ground Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.

Step 6

While the meat sauce is simmering, prepare the ricotta mixture by combining ricotta cheese, the egg, and chopped parsley in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth.

Step 7

Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 8

Layer 3-4 lasagne noodles over the sauce, making sure they slightly overlap. If using no-boil noodles, add 1/4 cup of water over this layer.

Step 9

Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.

Step 10

Add another layer of meat sauce, then noodles, ricotta mixture, and cheeses. Repeat this process for two more layers, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 11

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.

Step 13

For best results, let the lasagne rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3800.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7798.3

Total Fat 396.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 174.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 1461.1mg	0%
Sodium 10564.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 643.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 67.4g
Protein 425.2g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 6035.2mg	0%
Iron 38.5mg	0%
Potassium 7340.6mg	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: 45.5%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 32.8%