Best Homemade Lasagna

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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Layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese create a comforting, indulgent lasagna that's the best way to enjoy Italian comfort food. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs lasagna noodles, ground beef, Italian sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 750 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 750 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz lasagna noodles
1 lb ground beef
8 oz Italian sausage
1 (diced) onion
3 cloves (minced) garlic
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
1 egg
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup (shredded) mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (chopped) fresh basil
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain.
Step 2: In a skillet, cook beef, sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat for 10 minutes until browned and fragrant. Add tomato sauce, paste, oregano, basil, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix Parmesan, milk, egg, ricotta, and 1/4 cup chopped basil until smooth. Set aside.
Step 4: In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer 1/3 noodles, 1/3 meat sauce, 1/3 ricotta mixture, and 1/3 mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of noodles and sauce.
Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.