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Italian Classic Lasagna
Dive into the heart of Italy with this irresistible lasagna, where layers of tender pasta embrace a rich, savory marinara sauce and creamy ricotta. This culinary delight is all about balancing flavors and textures, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Get ready to savor each cheesy, meaty bite of this classic dish!
pastabakedcomfort food
nut-free
Prep
30
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
6
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6Servings:
🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- Handful of Fresh Basil
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Celery Stalks
- 3 cloves of Garlic
- 1 Large Onion
- Handful of Fresh Parsley
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 800g ground Beef (1.76 lbs)
- 400g Italian Sausage (14.1 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(7)
- 200g Butter (Benna) (14 tbsp)
- 1 Egg
- 500ml Milk (Benna) (16.9 fl oz)
- 500g Fresh Mozzarella (Benna) (17.6 oz)
- 200g grated Parmesan Cheese (7.06 oz)
- 200g Parmesan Cheese (7.06 oz)
- 750g Ricotta Cheese(Benna) (26.5 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 200g Flour (1.6 cup)
- 500g Lasagna Pasta Sheet (17.6 oz)
- 4 tbs Olive Oil (60 ml)
- 1kg Tomato Sauce (35.3 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1tsp Nutmeg (5 ml)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 200ml Red Wine (6.76 fl oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook lasagna noodles to exactly 2 minutes under package time (al dente minus) because they'll continue cooking in the oven and absorb moisture from the sauce, preventing mushy texture.timing2 minutes under package time
- ✓Let your assembled lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before baking so the noodles begin hydrating from the sauce, creating better layer adhesion and preventing sauce separation.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Mix ricotta with 1 beaten egg per 15 oz container to create protein coagulation at 160°F, which prevents the cheese layer from becoming watery during baking.technique1 egg per 15 oz ricotta
- ✓Cover with foil for the first 45 minutes at 375°F, then uncover for final 15 minutes to prevent top layer burning while ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F throughout.technique375°F, 45 min covered + 15 min uncovered
- ✓Use a 3:2:1 ratio of mozzarella to ricotta to parmesan by weight because this creates optimal melting properties while maintaining structural integrity and flavor balance.ingredient3:2:1 ratio by weight
Cuisine: italian
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Prep
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Level
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Italian Classic Lasagna
Dive into the heart of Italy with this irresistible lasagna, where layers of tender pasta embrace a rich, savory marinara sauce and creamy ricotta. This culinary delight is all about balancing flavors and textures, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Get ready to savor each cheesy, meaty bite of this classic dish!
pastabakedcomfort food
nut-free
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6Servings:
🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- Handful of Fresh Basil
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Celery Stalks
- 3 cloves of Garlic
- 1 Large Onion
- Handful of Fresh Parsley
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 800g ground Beef (1.76 lbs)
- 400g Italian Sausage (14.1 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(7)
- 200g Butter (Benna) (14 tbsp)
- 1 Egg
- 500ml Milk (Benna) (16.9 fl oz)
- 500g Fresh Mozzarella (Benna) (17.6 oz)
- 200g grated Parmesan Cheese (7.06 oz)
- 200g Parmesan Cheese (7.06 oz)
- 750g Ricotta Cheese(Benna) (26.5 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 200g Flour (1.6 cup)
- 500g Lasagna Pasta Sheet (17.6 oz)
- 4 tbs Olive Oil (60 ml)
- 1kg Tomato Sauce (35.3 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1tsp Nutmeg (5 ml)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 200ml Red Wine (6.76 fl oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook lasagna noodles to exactly 2 minutes under package time (al dente minus) because they'll continue cooking in the oven and absorb moisture from the sauce, preventing mushy texture.timing2 minutes under package time
- ✓Let your assembled lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before baking so the noodles begin hydrating from the sauce, creating better layer adhesion and preventing sauce separation.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Mix ricotta with 1 beaten egg per 15 oz container to create protein coagulation at 160°F, which prevents the cheese layer from becoming watery during baking.technique1 egg per 15 oz ricotta
- ✓Cover with foil for the first 45 minutes at 375°F, then uncover for final 15 minutes to prevent top layer burning while ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F throughout.technique375°F, 45 min covered + 15 min uncovered
- ✓Use a 3:2:1 ratio of mozzarella to ricotta to parmesan by weight because this creates optimal melting properties while maintaining structural integrity and flavor balance.ingredient3:2:1 ratio by weight
Cuisine: italian