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

Italian lasagna is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by generations of families. This timeless dish is a staple in Italian cuisine and is beloved for its layers of rich, flavorful ingredients. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a hearty, satisfying meal, Italian lasagna is sure to please. With its combination of savory meat, creamy cheese, and zesty tomato sauce, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 9 thick slices bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 pounds Italian sausage links
  • 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch lasagna

  • Make the sauce: Brown bacon and onion in a large pan over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is translucent, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, fennel seed, and oregano. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until thick, 4 to 6 hours.
  • Cook the sausage: When the sauce is almost ready, brown sausage links in a large skillet. Drain on paper towels and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Make the lasagna: Mix ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, parsley, and oregano together in a medium bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Layer with 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the sausage pieces, 2 cups mozzarella, 4 slices provolone, and 1/3 of the sauce. Repeat layers once more, then top with remaining noodles. Spread remaining sauce over noodles and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    944 cal.

    • Total Fat: 64g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 195mg
    • Sodium: 2127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 747mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 986mg