{"id":"56946445-2c0c-415c-bec7-4d1fe8193dcc","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/56946445-2c0c-415c-bec7-4d1fe8193dcc","source_url":"https://www.food.com/recipe/absolute-best-ever-lasagna-28768","title":"Absolute Best Ever Lasagna","description":"My family's favorite. This is a very meaty lasagna. We prefer it with cottage cheese, but you can easily substitute ricotta.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT1H30M","cook_time":"PT1H","total_time":"PT2H30M","image_url":"https://img.sndimg.com/food/image/upload/q_92,fl_progressive,w_1200,c_scale/v1/img/recipes/28/76/8/SyAcnUdwTHGQfekagLBj_ABEL%203%20-%20final_1.png","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2  lbs    lean ground beef","item":"lean ground beef","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/2  lb    Italian sausage or 1/2  lb    ground veal","item":"Italian sausage or 1/2 lb ground veal","quantity":0.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1   large    onion, chopped","item":"large onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 -3       garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1   teaspoon    salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1   teaspoon    fresh coarse ground black pepper","item":"fresh coarse ground black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1   tablespoon    dried parsley flakes","item":"dried parsley flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1   tablespoon    dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1   tablespoon    dried basil","item":"dried basil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 (14 1/2  ounce) cans   whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped  (or canned chopped tomatoes)","item":"whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped","quantity":2,"unit":"can","preparation":"or canned chopped tomatoes","metric_alternate":{"quantity":14.5,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"12   ounces    tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"24   ounces    ricotta cheese","item":"ricotta cheese","quantity":24,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2       eggs, beaten","item":"eggs","quantity":2,"preparation":"beaten"},{"text":"1/2  teaspoon    pepper","item":"pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2   tablespoons    parsley","item":"parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2  cup   grated parmesan cheese","item":"grated parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1   lb    mozzarella cheese, divided","item":"mozzarella cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"12 -15       lasagna noodles","item":"lasagna noodles","quantity":12,"quantity_max":15}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Brown ground meat, onion and garlic."},{"number":2,"text":"Add salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, basil, chopped tomatoes with juice, tomato paste; stirring until well mixed."},{"number":3,"text":"Cover and simmer 1 hour (or longer,but watch for getting too dry)."},{"number":4,"text":"Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside."},{"number":5,"text":"Spray a 13 x 9\" baking pan with cooking spray."},{"number":6,"text":"Combine riccota cheese, eggs, pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 1lb of mozzarella cheese; In a lasagna pan, layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture; repeat."},{"number":7,"text":"Top off with layer of noodles; sprinkle evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese; make sure to cover noodles completely."},{"number":8,"text":"Bake at 375F for 40-60  minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted. (I cover w/ foil for about 40 minutes, then uncover for 15-20 minutes."},{"number":9,"text":"Let sit for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T18:00:27.763103+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T18:00:27.763103+00:00"}