The Lady and Sons Lasagna Paula Deen

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Paula Deen’s iconic "The Lady and Sons Lasagna," a hearty, Southern twist on a classic Italian favorite. This rich, flavor-packed lasagna layers tender ground beef and pork simmered in a robust tomato sauce, perfectly seasoned with garlic, basil, and oregano. The creamy ricotta mixture, blended with fresh parsley and Parmesan, adds a velvety texture, while the generous topping of gooey mozzarella creates a golden, bubbly finish. With its perfectly cooked lasagna noodles and balance of savory, creamy, and cheesy layers, this hearty dish is ideal for family dinners or special gatherings. Ready in just 90 minutes, it’s a satisfying, crowd-pleasing recipe that guarantees leftovers you'll look forward to. Perfectly portioned for eight servings, this baked lasagna is a celebration of comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 pound Ground pork
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces Canned tomato sauce
• 6 ounces Canned tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 12 sheets Lasagna noodles
• 16 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cups Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and ground pork together until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain off excess fat.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir the cooked meats back into the skillet with the onion and garlic. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the meat sauce simmers, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and fresh parsley. Mix until smooth and well blended.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Lay 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping slightly.

Step 9

Spread one-third of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by one-third of the mozzarella cheese and then one-third of the meat sauce.

Step 10

Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and a generous topping of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Cover the dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it doesn’t touch the cheese to prevent sticking.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13

Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3311.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7033.3

Total Fat 330.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 140.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 1395.6mg	0%
Sodium 6985.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 631.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.3g	0%
Total Sugars 84.0g
Protein 414.1g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 4548.0mg	0%
Iron 47.7mg	0%
Potassium 5747.4mg	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: 41.6%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 35.3%