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Delicious Maggiano's lasagna recipe featuring layers of pasta, marinara, and cheese.

Lasagna

This lasagna is rich, cheesy, and unapologetically saucy, perfect for serving a crowd or savoring as leftovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes Big-brand or store brand works well.
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Cheese Filling
  • 26 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for the ricotta)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for the ricotta)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (again)
For Assembly
  • 12 noodles lasagna noodles
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Prepare the Meat Sauce
  1. Brown the beef and turkey sausage until golden, then sauté onions and garlic until soft.
  2. Introduce crushed tomatoes, paste, sauce, water, sugar, and spices; simmer until fragrant.
Prepare the Cheese Filling
  1. Mix ricotta with egg, salt, pepper, and parsley until well combined.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
  1. Boil noodles in salted water until almost al dente, then drain.
Assemble the Lasagna
  1. Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella repeatedly until all ingredients are used.
  2. Finish with a generous layer of Parmesan cheese.
Bake the Lasagna
  1. Cover and bake in the oven, then uncover to broil the cheese until it is golden.
  2. Let the lasagna rest before cutting.

Notes

Can be made ahead; assemble and refrigerate or freeze, then bake when needed.