Maggiano’s Style Lasagna
A heartwarming lasagna recipe that layers rich ricotta, stretchy mozzarella, and hearty meat sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Ground beef or Italian sausage
- Onion
- Garlic
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Brown the ground beef or sausage until cooked through, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish starting with meat sauce, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-fat ricotta and sautéed vegetables. Let the lasagna rest after baking for neat slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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