Lasagna Recipes Meat Lasagna Recipes This lasagna recipe takes a little work, but it is so satisfying and filling that it's worth it! When John Chandler submitted this lasagna recipe to Allrecipes more than 20 years ago, he had no idea how successful it would become. One of our top-performing recipes of all time, World's Best Lasagna racks up more than 7 million views per year and has ranked among the most popular lasagna recipes on the internet for two decades. Unfortunately, John unexpectedly passed away at 53 years old — read all about his life and legacy here . Make our most popular lasagna today to find out what all the fuss is about! Ingredients You'll Need for Lasagna The Allrecipes community adores this lasagna recipe because it's incredibly customizable, so you can easily alter the ingredient list to suit your needs. If you want to stay true to the original recipe, though, these are the ingredients you'll need to add to your grocery list: Meat : This super meaty lasagna has sweet Italian sausage and lean ground beef. Onion and garlic : An onion and two cloves of garlic are cooked with the meat to add tons of flavor. Tomato products : You'll need a can of crushed tomatoes, two cans of tomato sauce, and two cans of tomato paste. Sugar : Two tablespoons of white sugar add subtle sweetness and enhance the flavor of the sauce. Spices and seasonings : This lasagna recipe is flavored with fresh parsley, dried basil leaves, salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and black pepper. Lasagna noodles : Use store-bought or homemade lasagna noodles . Cheeses : Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese make this lasagna extra decadent. Egg : An egg helps bind the ricotta so it doesn't ooze out of the lasagna when you cut into it. What to Serve With Lasagna Wondering what goes with lasagna? We've got you covered. Check out our collection of 12 Easy Side Dishes for Lasagna for delicious serving inspiration. Or try one of these popular sides that pair perfectly with lasagna: Toasted Garlic Bread Tomato Mozzarella Salad Easy Arugula Salad Quick and Easy Sautéed Spinach Garlic Butter Mushrooms How to Reheat Lasagna You can use the microwave to reheat lasagna if you're in a pinch or short on time, but be aware that it will change the texture of the noodles. The best way to reheat lasagna is in the oven. Simply cover the leftovers with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for about half an hour, or until it's heated through and the sauce is bubbly. How to Freeze Lasagna If you're planning to freeze lasagna, it's best to cook it in a foil baking dish. Allow the casserole to cool, then cover the whole thing in at least one layer of storage wrap. Wrap it again in aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to three months. How to Reheat Frozen Lasagna Thaw the frozen lasagna in the refrigerator overnight, then follow the reheating instructions above. If you don't have time to thaw in the fridge, you can reheat it from frozen—just make sure to add a few minutes to the cook time to ensure the dish is heated through. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "We live in St. Louis where we have fabulous Italian food," says meyerrachelle . "This lasagna could've come from any of the well-known restaurants in our area. My family was raving about it! The sauce is absolutely amazing! This is definitely a keeper! It lives up to its name." "The sweet Italian sausage and ground beef combo along with the sauce were very flavorful," says one Allrecipes community member. "Yeah it may take a while but it is so worth it. Team it with garlic bread and a salad and you'll be very satisfied." "Absolutely phenomenal," raves Amanda Simopoulos . "Fair warning: once you've made this, going back to a frozen lasagna will be impossible. It is somewhat time consuming but not difficult. My house smells delectable every time I make it! This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 pound sweet Italian sausage 1 pound sweet Italian sausage ¾ pound lean ground beef ¾ pound lean ground beef ½ cup minced onion ½ cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 tablespoons white sugar 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon fennel seeds ½ teaspoon fennel seeds ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 12 lasagna noodles 12 lasagna noodles 16 ounces ricotta cheese 16 ounces ricotta cheese ¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced ¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese Gather all your ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gather all your ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat until well browned. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat until well browned. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Season with sugar, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Season with sugar, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for about 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). To assemble, spread 1 ½ cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce, overlapping slightly. Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 ½ cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To assemble, spread 1 ½ cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce, overlapping slightly. Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 ½ cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Let the lasagna rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cutting; this helps it set and firm up. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Let the lasagna rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cutting; this helps it set and firm up. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios From the Editor This recipe uses 2 layers of lasagna noodles by slightly overlapping 6 noodles on each layer. The video for this recipe features 3 layers, using 4 noodles on each layer that don't overlap. If you follow the video, use 1 cup of meat sauce and 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture in each layer. Nutrition Facts (per serving) * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. 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