This Classic Italian Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food—layer after layer of perfectly cooked noodles, rich beef and sausage, creamy ricotta, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella, all brought together with bold, Rao’s marinara. Topped with fresh tomatoes and a golden crust of Parmesan, it’s hearty, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re making it for a cozy Sunday dinner or feeding a crowd, this baked lasagna delivers big, cheesy satisfaction every time.
🇮🇹 Usha’s Classic Baked Lasagna
Description
This isn’t just lasagna—it’s love layered in a baking dish.
This Classic Lasagna brings together everything you crave: a deeply savory mix of ground beef and Italian sausage, creamy ricotta kissed with fresh basil, and melty mozzarella all tucked between sheets of perfectly cooked pasta. Rao’s Marinara gives the dish a crips freshness while fresh tomatoes and a bubbling Parmesan topping finish it with a burst of brightness and crunch. It’s bold. It’s nostalgic. It’s the kind of meal that brings people to the table and keeps them coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
For the Cheese Filling:
For Layering:
Instructions
Make the Meat Sauce:
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Heat large skillet over medium heat.
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Then add ground beef and sausage, Italian seasoning, salt , pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
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In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
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Cook the Noodles :
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Boil lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside on parchment or a lightly oiled surface.
Assemble the Lasagna:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a 9x13" baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce.
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Add a layer of noodles, then meat, then sauce, then mozrella , then noodles , then ricotta mixture, and sauce, and mozzarella.
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Repeat layers Noodles,meat,sauce,mozrella,anda again noodles, ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella.
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Finish with a layer of noodles if available and , remaining sauce, mozzarella, fresh tomato slices, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan.
Bake:
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Cover loosely with foil and bake for 60minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 688.45kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 39.14g61%
- Saturated Fat 19.82g100%
- Trans Fat 0.66g
- Cholesterol 159.91mg54%
- Sodium 1290.35mg54%
- Potassium 887.06mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 44.8g15%
- Dietary Fiber 3.91g16%
- Sugars 8.41g
- Protein 38.32g77%
- Vitamin A 280.42 IU
- Vitamin C 6.59 mg
- Calcium 641.67 mg
- Iron 2.85 mg
- Vitamin D 0.92 IU
- Vitamin E 3.48 IU
- Vitamin K 25.96 mcg
- Thiamin 0.15 mg
- Riboflavin 0.58 mg
- Niacin 8.07 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.54 mg
- Folate 41.2 mcg
- Vitamin B12 2.09 mcg
- Phosphorus 627.85 mg
- Magnesium 84.72 mg
- Zinc 4.99 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.