{"id":1654,"date":"2022-04-01T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T21:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/?p=1654"},"modified":"2022-10-16T18:39:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T00:39:25","slug":"the-best-lasagna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Lasagna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Learn how to make <strong>The Best Lasagna <\/strong>complete with a homemade hearty beef and sausage sauce, ricotta, layered with lots of mozzarella and parmesan. With my step-by-step instructions you are guaranteed the perfect lasagna every time!<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343434;color:#343434\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343434;color:#343434\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#The_Best_Lasagna\" >The Best Lasagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#Why_Make_This_Lasagna\" >Why Make This Lasagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#Ingredients_Youll_Need\" >Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#How_To_Make_Lasagna\" >How To Make Lasagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#Expert_Tips\" >Expert Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#How_to_Store_Leftover_Lasagna\" >How to Store Leftover Lasagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#How_to_Freeze\" >How to Freeze<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#Did_You_Love_This_Recipe_Try_These_Pasta_Recipes\" >Did You Love This Recipe? Try These Pasta Recipes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#Subscribe_receive_a_FREE_Comfort_Food_Recipe_Book\" >Subscribe &amp; receive a FREE Comfort Food Recipe Book!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#The_Best_Lasagna-2\" >The Best Lasagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/the-best-lasagna\/#Did_you_try_this_recipe\" >Did you try this recipe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><div class=\"toc-toggle-lt\" onclick = \"toggleViewMoreTOCLt(this)\" aria-label=\"Expand table of contents\"><button><span class=\"view-more\">View more<\/span><span class=\"view-less\" style=\"display:none\">View less<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1.jpg\" alt=\"a spatula lifting a piece of lasagna from a casserole dish.\" class=\"wp-image-7782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-654x818.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-1-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-1 dpsp-no-labels-mobile dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-1\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-1 \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"#\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-first dpsp-last dpsp-has-label dpsp-has-label-mobile\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:32px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \"><span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label dpsp-network-hide-label-mobile\">Pin this recipe for later!<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-lasagna\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Lasagna\"><\/span>The Best Lasagna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve been making lasagna for a long time. I think by this point I can call myself a master in the art of layering to create the perfect ratio of sauce to meat to noodles to cheesiness! Lasagna is the perfect <strong>baked pasta dish<\/strong>. Each bite is loaded with comforting warm flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another amazing part about this recipe is that it&#8217;s also great to prep, freeze, and pop in the oven for those busy weeknights. Spend a Sunday making a freezer full of lasagnas that will keep everyone happy for a month! Now it&#8217;s time for the most important decision: will you take an edge piece or a center piece?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-make-this-lasagna\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Make_This_Lasagna\"><\/span>Why Make This Lasagna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy to prep in advance<\/strong>. You can make the meat sauce and even the cheese mixture in advance, then all you have to do is layer and bake when you&#8217;re ready to serve it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enough to feed a crowd. <\/strong>If you don&#8217;t have a crowd to feed, this lasagna makes for the perfect leftovers to eat throughout the week for lunch or dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crowd pleaser.<\/strong> Yep, I really don&#8217;t know anyone who doesn&#8217;t enjoy a good lasagna. It will definitely make your family happy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-you-ll-need\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_Youll_Need\"><\/span>Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"overhead shot of all the ingredients needed to make lasagna.\" class=\"wp-image-7777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-93x140.jpg 93w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-750x1125.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-654x980.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-650x974.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-340x510.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-best-lasagna-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Italian sausage &#8211; <\/strong>Choose mild or hot, whichever you prefer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground beef &#8211; <\/strong>Use lean or extra lean so you don&#8217;t have to drain any fat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Onion and garlic &#8211; <\/strong>I like to use white onion for this recipe. Use as much or as little garlic as you like!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tomatoes &#8211; <\/strong>I use a can of each crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water &#8211; <\/strong>Use as much or as little as you need to get your preferred consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sugar &#8211; <\/strong>The sugar cuts through some of the acidity from all the tomatoes, so use as much, as little, or none at all if you prefer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonings &#8211; <\/strong>Fresh basil and parsley, fennel seeds, and Italian seasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt and pepper &#8211; <\/strong>Season to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ricotta &#8211; <\/strong>You can use fromage blanc, cottage cheese, or mascarpone instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg &#8211; <\/strong>This is what will bind your cheese mixture together. I used a large egg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lasagna noodles &#8211; <\/strong>Buy the noodles that say &#8220;oven ready&#8221; on the box, trust me, you&#8217;ll thank me. This way no boiling noodles is necessary. So much easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheese &#8211; <\/strong>I used both Parmesan and mozzarella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-lasagna\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_Lasagna\"><\/span>How To Make Lasagna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1208\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make meat sauce for lasagna.\" class=\"wp-image-7776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-139x140.jpg 139w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-750x755.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-654x658.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-650x654.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-300x302.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-211x211.jpg 211w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-168x168.jpg 168w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-768x773.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-340x342.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-195x195.jpg 195w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-165x165.jpg 165w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-meat-sauce-process-shots-150x151.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make the sauce: <\/strong>Brown the sausage, beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meats are fully cooked. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer, covered, for 1 1\/2 hours, stirring occasionally. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture.jpg\" alt=\"ricotta cheese mixture.\" class=\"wp-image-7775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-280x140.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-750x375.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-654x327.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-650x325.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-120x60.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-340x170.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lasagna-ricotta-cheese-mixture-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare the cheese mixture:<\/strong> In a medium size bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, and parsley together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assemble the lasagna: <\/strong>Preheat the oven to 375F.  Spread about 1 1\/2 cups of the meat sauce in the bottom of your lasagna dish. Arrange 4 noodles over the sauce, then spread 1\/2 the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Layer 1\/3 of the mozzarella, another 1 1\/2 cups meat mixture, 1\/4 cup Parmesan, then repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients finishing with mozzarella and parmesan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1258\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to assemble lasagna.\" class=\"wp-image-7774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-134x140.jpg 134w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-750x786.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-654x686.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-650x681.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-300x315.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-768x805.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-57x60.jpg 57w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-340x356.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/assembling-lasagna-150x157.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bake the lasagna: <\/strong>Cover the lasagna with foil. Spray the side of the foil facing the lasagna with cooking spray to avoid sticking. Bake for 25 minutes, remove the foil, then bake for another 25 minutes. Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-tips\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips\"><\/span>Expert Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the time to simmer the sauce for the full one hour and a half. The longer you simmer this sauce, the better it will taste. Trust me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you find some &#8220;oven-ready&#8221; noodles. They cook up perfectly with the sauce in the oven without getting over-done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have some fresh herbs that need to be used up? Feel free to add some to your homemade sauce as it simmers. Make sure you remove them before layering the lasagna if they aren&#8217;t chopped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll want to end up with 3 layers of noodles for this recipe. Make sure the layers or sauce and ricotta aren&#8217;t too thick so that your slices will stand up instead of droop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get yourself a good lasagna pan. These are designed to fit the noodles perfectly. 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Wrap well with plastic or foil and store in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can, of course, transfer the leftovers to an airtight container to save space if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reheat either in the microwave or in the oven covered with foil at 350F for 15-20 minutes, or heated through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-freeze\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Freeze\"><\/span>How to Freeze<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on freezing this, I suggest freezing it before baking. Layer the ingredients in the pan then wrap well with both plastic and foil. This will help avoid freezer burn as much as possible. Your lasagna will last <strong>2-3 months<\/strong> frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reheat, make sure to remove the plastic, then bake at 375F covered with foil for 1 hours. Remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes. 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style=\"display: block;\">Learn how to make <strong>The Best Lasagna <\/strong>complete with a homemade hearty beef and sausage sauce, ricotta, layered with lots of mozzarella and parmesan. With my step-by-step instructions you are guaranteed the perfect lasagna every time!<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-info-columns\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Resting time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-1655\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"iL2jH3jM\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2022-04-01T21:31:32.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"The Best Lasagna\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to make The Best Lasagna complete with a homemade hearty beef and sausage sauce, ricotta, layered with lots of mozzarella and parmesan. 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;cloves&#032;garlic&#032;minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;28&#032;ounce&#032;crushed tomatoes&#032;1 can\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">28<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">crushed tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">1 can<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6&#032;ounce&#032;tomato paste&#032;1 can\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato paste<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">1 can<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8&#032;ounce&#032;tomato sauce\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;water&#032;if needed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">if needed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;leaves&#032;basil&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">leaves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">basil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;fennel seeds\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fennel seeds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;Italian seasoning\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/italian-seasoning-recipe\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Italian seasoning<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt&#032;or to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;black pepper&#032;or to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;fresh parsley&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cheese Mixture<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;16&#032;ounce&#032;ricotta cheese\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">16<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ricotta cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;large&#032;egg\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoon&#032;fresh parsley&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Lasagna<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;12&#032;lasagna noodles&#032;oven ready\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YGYzxT\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">lasagna noodles<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">oven ready<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pound&#032;mozzarella cheese&#032;fresh, grated\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mozzarella cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">fresh, grated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;Parmesan cheese&#032;freshly grated\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Parmesan cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">freshly grated<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-1655 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"1655\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"1655\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-1655-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-1655-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1655\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #343434;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 22px;--wprm-advanced-list-text-size: 10px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1655-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make the sauce: <\/strong>Brown the sausage, beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meats are fully cooked. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer, covered, for 1\u00bd hours, stirring occasionally. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1655-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Prepare the cheese mixture:<\/strong> In a medium size bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, and parsley together.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1655-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Assemble the lasagna: <\/strong>Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F.  Spread about 1\u00bd cups of the meat sauce in the bottom of your lasagna dish. Arrange 4 noodles over the sauce, then spread \u00bd the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Layer \u2153 of the mozzarella, another 1\u00bd cups meat mixture, \u00bc cup Parmesan, then repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients finishing with mozzarella and parmesan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1655-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Bake the lasagna: <\/strong>Cover the lasagna with foil. Spray the side of the foil facing the lasagna with cooking spray to avoid sticking. Bake for 25 minutes, remove the foil, then bake for another 25 minutes. Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tips-notes\">\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-1655-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Tips &amp; Notes:<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ol>\n<li>Take the time to simmer the sauce for the full one hour and a half. The longer you simmer this sauce, the better it will taste. Trust me.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you find some &#8220;oven-ready&#8221; noodles. They cook up perfectly with the sauce in the oven without getting over-done<\/li>\n<li>Do you have some fresh herbs that need to be used up? Feel free to add some to your homemade sauce as it simmers. Make sure you remove them before layering the lasagna if they aren&#8217;t chopped.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll want to end up with 3 layers of noodles for this recipe. Make sure the layers or sauce and ricotta aren&#8217;t too thick so that your slices will stand up instead of droop.<\/li>\n<li>Get yourself a good lasagna pan. These are designed to fit the noodles perfectly. No more snapping noodles to make them fit!<\/li>\n<li>I like to store my leftovers directly in the lasagna pan. Wrap well with plastic or foil and store in the fridge for <strong>3-5 days<\/strong>. You can, of course, transfer the leftovers to an airtight container to save space if you prefer.<\/li>\n<li>Reheat either in the microwave or in the oven covered with foil at 350F for 15-20 minutes, or heated through.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-nutrition\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-1655-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">nutrition facts<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">572<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (29%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (11%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (64%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (52%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (100%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">121<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (40%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span 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style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (22%)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-tags\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Joanna 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