World's Best Lasagna: The Ultimate Homemade Classic
World’s Best Lasagna combines layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and mozzarella into a perfectly baked dish. It’s hearty, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. The texture is tender and the flavor is rich. This classic recipe is ideal for special occasions, meal prep, or family dinners.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ground beef
- Italian sausage
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic
- Tomato sauce
- Crushed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Fresh basil
- Ricotta cheese
- Egg
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and sausage with onion and garlic.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, paste, and seasonings. Simmer 20–30 minutes.
- Cook lasagna noodles until tender.
- Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Spread meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and more sauce.
- Repeat layers until full, ending with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 25 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Allow lasagna to rest for perfect slices.
- Use fresh basil for better flavor.
- Add a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
- Combine beef and sausage for richer taste.
- Use whole-milk cheese for best texture.