Lasagna Recipe Best – Thick, Cheesy & Comforting
A classic, deeply satisfying homemade lasagna layered with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and tangy tomatoes — the best version of a comfort food favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles (or oven-ready)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, pepper, and sugar (pinch)
Ricotta Filling:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley
- Salt & pepper
Other:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Optional: béchamel sauce (2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, 2 cups milk)
Instructions
- Brown beef and sausage with onion and garlic. Add tomatoes, paste, wine, herbs, and simmer 30–40 mins.
- Mix ricotta filling ingredients.
- Cook noodles if needed.
- Layer in baking dish: sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella. Repeat 3–4 times.
- Top with sauce and cheese.
- Cover and bake at 375°F for 30 mins. Uncover and bake 15–20 mins more.
- Rest 15 mins before slicing.
Notes
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or eggplant for variation.
- Freeze leftovers for future meals.
- Letting it rest prevents messy slices.