Easy four cheese lasagna –Hey there, pasta lovers! Are you ready to dive into a cheesy, meaty masterpiece? Let’s talk about the king of comfort food – Lasagna! Get your forks ready, because this recipe is as good as a warm hug on a chilly day. Let’s get started!
Ultimate Meat Lasagna
Feast your eyes on this gorgeous creation! Just look at this delicious lasagna. It’s like a warm culinary blanket wrapped around my heart. Get ready to indulge!
Ingredients
Gather your heavenly ingredients, and let’s make some magic happen in the kitchen:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients, follow these steps to bring this lasagna to life:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until browned. Drain the excess fat.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is tender.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt.
- Now it’s time to layer! Spread some meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, a third of the mozzarella cheese, and a quarter of the Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers! Add meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until you get to the last layer.
- Finish with more meat sauce and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
There you have it! A delicious, meat-filled lasagna that’s sure to impress. Just one bite of this gooey goodness, and you’ll be questioning why you haven’t made it sooner. Dive in and savor every cheesy, meaty layer!