“My Famous Lasagna”
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Meat Sauce
500 g (1 lb) ground beef
250 g (½ lb) ground sausage (optional but adds flavor)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (800 g / 28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Cheese Filling
400 g (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 cup (100 g) grated mozzarella
½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Pasta & Topping
9–12 lasagna noodles (cooked & drained)
2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the meat sauce
In a large pan, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until browned.
Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
Simmer for 20–30 minutes until thick and rich. - Prepare cheese mixture
In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley until smooth. - Cook noodles
Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. - Assemble the lasagna
In a baking dish:
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce
Add a layer of noodles
Spread cheese mixture
Add meat sauce
Repeat layers 2–3 times.
Finish with meat sauce, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan. - Bake
Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden. - Rest before serving
Let the lasagna sit for 10–15 minutes before slicing—this helps it hold its shape.
✨ Secret Tips for “Famous” Flavor
Add a splash of milk or cream to the sauce for richness
Mix in a little extra mozzarella between layers for a gooey center
Let it rest longer for cleaner slices (it’s worth it!)
If you want, I can give you a creamy white lasagna, a no-boil lazy version, or even a Moroccan-style twist 😄