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Maggiano’s Lasagna Recipe – Comfort Food

lasagna recipe with meat and cheese on top
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This Maggiano’s Lasagna Recipe is rich, cheesy, and easy to make! A classic baked lasagna recipe with ricotta and five cheeses for ultimate comfort.

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

For the Ricotta Layer:

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Five Cheese Blend:

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Romano cheese

For Assembly:

  • 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Meat Sauce:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2️⃣ Make the Ricotta Mixture:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix until well combined and set aside.

3️⃣ Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.

4️⃣ Assemble the Lasagna:

  • Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Layer 3-4 oven-ready lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  • Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  • Add a layer of meat sauce, followed by a generous layer of the five cheese blend.
  • Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce and topping with shredded mozzarella.

5️⃣ Bake:

  • Cover the lasagna with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

6️⃣ Cool and Serve:

  • Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting and texture.
  • Allow the lasagna to rest before slicing for a cleaner presentation.
  • Add a pinch of sugar if the sauce is too acidic.

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