How to Make Homemade Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade lasagna is a classic Italian dish that's loved by many around the world. It's a comforting and hearty meal that's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. This dish is made with layers of rich and flavorful ingredients, and it's a labor of love that's well worth the effort when you take that first delicious bite.

Lasagna is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Traditional lasagna is made with layers of lasagna noodles, m...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound small-curd cottage cheese
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch lasagna

  • Combine pork and ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, garlic, basil, salt, oregano, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the noodles are cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, remaining 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  • Assemble lasagna: Spread a spoon or two of sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish just to to coat it. Place two layers of noodles over the sauce to cover. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese mixture, 1/2 of the remaining sauce, and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once more using the remaining noodles, cheese mixture, sauce, and mozzarella. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • Nutrition

    638 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 161mg
    • Sodium: 2053mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 637mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 785mg