Authentic Olive Garden Lasagna Recipe
Learn how to make Olive Garden’s lasagna at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. A flavorful combination of meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and layers of cheese for the perfect Italian-American comfort dish.
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Ricotta Mixture:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley
For the Layers:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheesex
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix until smooth.
Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer with lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Bake:
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Rest and Serve:
- Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, prepare the meat sauce a day ahead and let it sit overnight.