Easy Classic Lasagna

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Servings: 15 Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty, layered pasta bake featuring savory sausage and creamy ricotta cheese
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This easy classic lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. It features layers of tender noodles, savory bulk Italian sausage, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture that binds everything together. The rich tomato sauce adds a tangy depth, while melted mozzarella creates a gooey, golden crust. It’s a satisfying, hearty meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Whether youâÂÂre feeding a crowd or making leftovers for the week, this dish delivers consistent, homemade flavor without the fuss. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality main course that everyone will love.

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Easy Classic Lasagna

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 15 Calories: 679.1

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This easy classic lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. It features layers of tender noodles, savory bulk Italian sausage, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture that binds everything together. The rich tomato sauce adds a tangy depth, while melted mozzarella creates a gooey, golden crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying, hearty meal that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Whether youâÂÂre feeding a crowd or making leftovers for the week, this dish delivers consistent, homemade flavor without the fuss. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality main course that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs; mix well until smooth.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of pasta sauce on the bottom of a greased 15x9-inch baking dish.
  5. Layer half of the cooked noodles over the sauce.
  6. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  7. Top with half of the cooked sausage.
  8. Add another layer of pasta sauce and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Repeat the layering with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, sausage, sauce, and mozzarella.
  10. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top layer.
  11. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  12. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes if you desire a more browned top.
  13. Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 15

Amount Per Serving
Calories 679.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.0g71%
Saturated Fat 22.0g111%
Cholesterol 230.0mg77%
Sodium 1373.5mg58%
Total Carbohydrate 7.8g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 4.2g
Protein 53.1g107%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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