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Classic Lasagna

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If you are craving Lasagna then this Classic Lasagna recipe is for you. All the great flavors you expect from an Italian Lasagna dish.

classic lasagna

Who doesn’t love a good old Classic Lasagna? While I enjoy all kinds of Lasagnas, every now and then I just want a classic lasagna like I used to eat when I was a youngster.

italian sausage meat mixture for lasagna
Italian Sausage Meat Mixture

When making pasta, it’s important to cook the pasta al dente to ensure to best texture possible. If you are not familiar with the term “al dente”, it means cooking the pasta so it’s still chewy and firm and that it will hold its shape when the sauce is added to it.

lasagna in baking dish
Lasagna in Baking Dish ready for the Oven

I like to use Italian Sausage to make the meat sauce but you can substitute for some ground beef or even ground turkey if needed. It will alter the flavor slightly but if you don’t have any Italian sausage on hand, use what you got!

lasagna on plate

When layering the ingredients you need to make sure that the top layer is the meat mixture. Try to make sure that the top layer of noodles is covered in the meat sauce. This will prevent the pasta noodles from drying up.

classic lasagna

If you decide to make this lasagna recipe using no-boil lasagna noodles, I suggest you cover the dish before baking the dish as the steam will help keep the noodles nice and soft.

lasagna with sourdough bread on plate

For another great lasagna recipe, you need to try my Mexican Lasagna recipe. Made with tortillas instead of noodles!

What does better with a great pasta dish than some Cheesy Garlic Bread. This is the best garlic bread you will ever have!

You will need the following ingredients to make this Classic Lasagna recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Lasagna Noodles, Italian Sausage, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Italian Seasoning, Fennel Seeds, Ground Black Pepper, Egg, Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese.

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ยบF.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles al dente according to the directions on the package. Drain well and rinse with cold water. Place the lasagna noodles in a single layer on a sheet of foil. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic until the meat is brown. Drain off fat. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds and black pepper into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, ricotta, and the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and set aside.
  5. Spread about 1/4 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of an ungreased rectangular baking dish. Place three of the cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Spread with 1/3 cup ricotta mixture, 1/3 cup remaining meat sauce and 1/3 mozzarella cheese. Repeat two more times, layering noodles, filling, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Make sure the top layer of noodles is completely covered with meat sauce.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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classic lasagna

Classic Lasagna

If you are craving Lasagna then this Classic Lasagna recipe is for you. All the great flavors you expect from an Italian Lasagna dish.
5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 8
Calories 537 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 9 Lasagna Noodles
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage
  • 1 Cup Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 15 oz Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds
  • ยผ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Egg, slightly beaten
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • ยผ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375ยบF.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles al dente according to the directions on the package. Drain well and Rinse with cold water. Place the lasagna noodles in a single layer on a sheet of foil. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic until the meat is brown. Drain off fat. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds and black pepper into meat mixture. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the egg, ricotta, and the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and set aside.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of an ungreased rectangular baking dish. Place three of the cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Spread with 1/3 cup ricotta mixture, 1/3 cup remaining meat sauce and 1/3 mozzarella cheese. Repeat two more times, layering noodles, filling, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Make sure the top layer of noodles is completely covered with meat sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 27gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 906mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 677IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 348mgIron: 3mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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One Comment

  1. Chris David says:

    I loved this recipe so much!!

5 from 3 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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