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Worlds Best Lasagna

Worlds Best Lasagna Recipe – 3 Secrets to Perfection!

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A classic homemade lasagna recipe with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese filling, and tender noodles.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef 93/7
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound lasagna noodles
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese grated, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and ground beef, breaking meat apart as it browns.
  3. Once meat is browned, add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, bay leaves, dried basil, sugar, Italian Seasoning, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1-2 hours until thick.
  4. While sauce cooks, mix cheeses with basil, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  5. Boil lasagna noodles for about 7 minutes (2/3 of package time). Drain and place in cold water.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9×13 baking dish. Layer 5-6 noodles, half the cheese mixture, and one-third of the sauce.
  7. Add another layer of noodles, remaining cheese mixture, and another third of the sauce.
  8. Top with final noodles and remaining sauce. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
  9. Cover with greased foil and bake at 375° F for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly.
  11. Rest for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Let lasagna rest before cutting to prevent it from falling apart.
  • Use no-boil noodles if preferred, adjusting liquid in the sauce.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350° F for best results.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Find it online: https://www.yumivia.com/worlds-best-lasagna-recipe-secrets-perfection/