Tasty Lasagna Recipe [Watch VIDEO]

Every piece of this delicious, simple lasagna recipe is meaty, cheesy and full of flavor. Homemade lasagna is far superior to any version found in a restaurant, and it costs much less than eating out.

We adore lasagna around here and have experimented with chicken lasagna and lasagna soup throughout the years, but our readers always tell us that this is the greatest lasagna recipe they've ever tried.

Best Recipe for Lasagna

The ideal supper is lasagna, and of all the recipes I've tried over the years, this one is the best. We even created lasagna roll-ups out of it because we enjoyed it so much. Not only is it tasty and filling, but it's also simple to cook. Although it is great as is, you can customize it by using your preferred ingredients.

Because it keeps, reheats, and freezes so well and because it's nice to have something in the fridge to enjoy throughout the week, lasagna is a staple in our home for busy school nights. Even for kid's lunches, I pack a portion in my son's thermos to keep it warm, and every time, the thermos is empty.

Watch Video How To Prepare Lasagna

See Natasha prepare this traditional lasagna recipe. With the ideal ratio of meat sauce to three cheese sauces and noodles, it's the greatest lasagna we've ever had. The taste is sealed in by the golden cheese shell, which also gives it its seductive flavor. Why you'll adore this recipe is as follows:

• Everything you could possibly desire in a lasagna recipe: meaty, cheesy, and saucy.
• Perfect for Meal Prep - You can prepare it on a weeknight because it's so simple, or you can cook it on the weekend and eat it all week long. Alternately, double the recipe and freeze one lasagna.
• This is a dish that the whole family enjoys.

Ingredients

• The ingredients for this 3-cheese lasagna, which is the ultimate comfort food, may be found in the pantry and refrigerator.
• For a juicier lasagna, we used 80/20 beef, which has a 20% fat content.
• We use yellow onions, but sweet onions also work well.
• If you enjoy garlic, you can add additional garlic cloves.
• The addition of red wine (or beef broth) enhances the flavor of your sauce (avoid using cooking wine).
• Use either store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
• You can substitute dried thyme with Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, etc.
• Sugar counteracts the tomatoes' acidity.
• Flat-leaf or curly parsley both work well.
• Noodles for lasagna should be cooked al dente because they will continue to soften while the lasagna bakes.
• Cottage cheese: a fantastic source of moisture and texture
• We utilize low-fat or part-skim ricotta cheese.
• An Italian cheese blend is OK, but mozzarella is unquestionably the traditional option.
• Egg: aids in keeping the cheese layer together.

How to Cook The Best Lasagna

Making the beef sauce a day or two in advance will allow you to get a good start on this recipe. Despite this, you can still prepare it all at once, even for a weeknight supper.

• To brown the steak, add oil to a deep pan and cook the beef, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes, or until the beef is browned.
• To complete the sauce, add 1/4 cup of wine and whisk until almost all of it has evaporated. Add the marinara, and season with salt, pepper, thyme, sugar, and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on.
• To make the cheese filling, combine 1 cup of mozzarella and all of the ingredients for the cheese sauce in a mixing bowl (reserve the rest for later).
• Prepare by preheating your oven to 375°F and boiling the lasagna noodles in salted water until they are tender.
• In order to assemble, pour 1/2 cup of the beef sauce into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Add 3 noodles, then 1 cup of mozzarella, 1/3 of the meat sauce, and half of the ricotta mixture. Repeat, then top with three noodles, a third of the remaining mozzarella, and the remaining meat sauce.
• Bake - Wrap the dish in foil and bake it at 375°F for 45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and broil the dish for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is just beginning to brown.
• Rest - Prior to slicing and serving, let the lasagna rest for about 30 minutes.

Typical Questions

Ricotta or cottage cheese, which one is superior for lasagna?

You get the best of both worlds by using both of these cheeses in your lasagna, which I do because ricotta is creamier and cottage cheese is healthier.

Can I make lasagna with no-boil noodles?

Although no-boil noodles have been used by a number of readers with excellent success, this lasagna recipe was created using classic lasagna noodles.

Can I use red wine in its place?

You can use beef broth or beef stock as a substitute if you don't have any red wine or would prefer not to use it. Although beef broth will still make the lasagna wonderful, red wine adds great flavor.

What does "al dente" mean?

When pasta is cooked al dente, it should be "stiff to the biting." The amount of time to cook pasta until it is al dente is specified in the package directions. Do not overcook your lasagna noodles because it will be baked for 45 minutes.

Which marinara sauce is ideal for lasagna?

The best marinara sauce is unquestionably homemade, but if you don't have the time, use your preferred jarred marinara sauce.

Can the recipe be doubled?

Yes, you may easily double this recipe; however, the lasagna will need to bake in two pans.

Lasagna Recipe By: Natasha's Kitchen

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