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Easy Lasagna Recipe Classic Italian Comfort Food

Maggiano’s Lasagna

This Maggiano’s-style Lasagna is a hearty, classic Italian comfort dish featuring rich layers of meaty tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s baked to golden perfection and loaded with authentic flavor.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 690
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 56 oz Crushed tomatoes 2 cans
  • 6 oz Tomato paste
  • 15 oz Tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dried basil leaves
  • 0.5 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • 26 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
  • 16 oz Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

  1. 1. Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large pot, cook ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Stir in sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer covered for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2. Make the Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  3. 3. Cook the Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  4. 4. Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 noodles, one-third of the ricotta mixture, a third of the mozzarella, and ¼ cup of Parmesan. Repeat layers twice, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
  5. 5. Bake: Cover with foil (sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking) and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  6. 6. Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing for clean layers and perfect servings.

Notes

For an extra authentic Maggiano’s touch, use a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage for depth of flavor. Leftovers taste even better the next day after the flavors meld together!