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    Soulfully Made » Main Dish » Homemade Lasagna

    Homemade Lasagna

    Nikki Lee Published:August 13, 2017 | Updated: August 20, 2020

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    School has started back and families are returning to a more "normal" routine. I seem to be back in the kitchen more and less out by the BBQ already. We usually start off the school year with what my family thinks is the Best Homemade Lasagna ever!

    Homemade Lasagna

    Homemade Lasagna is a pan of lovin'. It's rich, warm, comforting and cheesy! Ooey Gooey Cheese is a win any day in our house. This comfort food is a perfect way to start the school year off right. Gotta get all those brain cells kicked back in ya know!

    It all starts by simmering a pot Homemade Meat Sauce, nice and low and slow!! You are designing greatness here friends.  Can't you smell that aroma? Every once in a while you just take a piece of bread and give it a dunk to make sure (Ya know someone has to be the taste tester)! 

    This sauce speaks my love language ya'll (I am sure you can't tell- wink wink)!! Italian Food is my Fav!! What about you?? Can you live without it?

    So let's kick off this school year with a dish that speaks love to our families. And if you don't have kids in school or in the house,  ya know everyone needs some lovin'!! My friends from Sunday Supper are here sharing some great back to school dinners. Make sure you check them out!

    What you need for the Meat Sauce: CLICK HERE for MEAT SAUCE RECIPE

    •  Lean Ground Beef
    • Italian sausage or ground pork
    • yellow onion, diced
    • garlic cloves, minced
    • basil
    • oregano
    • crushed red pepper
    • red wine
    • crushed tomatoes
    • petite diced tomatoes
    • tomato paste
    • white sugar
    • salt & black pepper  to taste

     The filling and topping Ingredients

    • large egg
    • ricotta cheese
    • mozzarella cheese
    • Italian cheese blend
    • heavy cream (optional) 
    • salt
    • pepper
    Lasagna Ingredients

    Now let's build these layers!

    In a bowl mix together ricotta cheese, egg, cream, salt & pepper for filling. 

    Then mix 1 cup of mozzarella and 2 cups of the Italian cheese blend.

    Layer a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9 X 13 deep dish or I used a 10 X 12. Then line a layer of no bake noodles, spread on the filling and sprinkle on ⅓ of the cheese. Next a layer of sauce. Repeat for three layers. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350°.

    • Bottom Layer of Lasagna Pan
    • the layer of shredded cheese for this homemade lasagna recipe
    • the layer of meat sauce for this homemade lasagna recipe
    • Cover with Foil
    Remove foil and sprinkle on remaining 3 cups of mozzarella cheese.
    the top layer of shredded mozzarella cheese for this homemade lasagna recipe

    Return to the oven and bake another 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. I kept just a touch of the Italian cheese for the top today. Usually I put in all in the layers. That's why you see a little difference on the top! It tastes magical but it looks a little better to stick with the mozzarella on top! 

    an overhead view of this baked homemade lasagna fresh from the oven
    Once baked remove from the oven and let it sit for about 15 minutes to set. 
    Slice of Lasagna

    I hope your family has time to sit down and enjoy this! It's enough for a large family or lots of leftovers. It freezes well too. I like to freeze extras in individual serving sizes for nights when I'm out and the guys can warm up a "homemade tv dinner".

    Homemade Lasagna

    Or pop a serving in the microwave in the morning and warm up to put in a thermos for lunch. Another great option is to make two in a smaller casserole dish and take a meal to friend that needs some loving or freeze the entire other pan to make later.

    What's your go to meal to take to someone?  It's such a blessing to take a meal to someone who may have had surgery, had a baby, lost a loved one or just may need a smiling friend to lift their spirits.

    Homemade Lasagna

    Author: Nikki Lee
    5 from 1 vote
    Homemade Lasagna is a pan of lovin'. It's rich, warm, comforting and cheesy! Ooey Gooey Cheese is a win any day in our house.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 12
    Calories 287 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Meat Sauce

    • HOMEMADE MEAT SAUCE

    Filling and Topping

    • 16 ounce ricotta cheese
    • 1 large egg
    • 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • 2 cups Italian cheese blend, shredded
    • ½ cup heavy cream, optional
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 ½ packages no boil lasagna noodles

    Instructions
     

    • Make Homemade Meat Sauce or use your favorite jarred sauce. When making a jarred sauce I use a 48 ounce and two 24 ounce jars with ground beef and pork.
    • In a bowl mix together ricotta cheese, egg, cream, salt & pepper for filling. 
    • Mix together in a bowl 1 cup of mozzarella and 2 cups of the Italian cheese blend.
    • Layer a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9 X 13 deep dish (a 10 X 12 dish was used in picture). Then line a layer of no bake noodles, spread on the filling and sprinkle on ⅓ of the cheese. Next a layer of sauce. Repeat for three layers. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350°.
    • Remove foil and sprinkle on remaining 3 cups of mozzarella cheese.
    • Return to the oven and bake another 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
    • Remove from oven and let set for 10 to 15 minutes.

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    If you plan to make the meat sauce in the same day. Plan for a longer cook time. See Meat Sauce Directions. 
    Tip: Often I start the meat sauce in the crock pot in the morning and put together the Lasagna at the end of the day. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 287 kcal Carbohydrates: 6 g Protein: 18 g Fat: 21 g Saturated Fat: 12 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 86 mg Sodium: 480 mg Sugar: 2 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Cindy @CindysRecipesAndWritings says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:48 pm

      Make ahead lasagna can be a lifesaver!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 16, 2017 at 2:42 am

        Cindy, yes it can!! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Allison Miller says

      August 15, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      Is there anything more rewarding and delicious than homemade lasagna?! So good!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 15, 2017 at 2:16 pm

        Thank you Allison! I so agree! It's a labor of love 🙂

        Reply
    3. Hadia says

      August 15, 2017 at 7:00 am

      You lasagna look really so good, comfort food at its best!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 15, 2017 at 2:17 pm

        Thank you Hadia!

        Reply
    4. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

      August 14, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Lasagna is the best!

      Reply
    5. Kristen M Chidsey says

      August 14, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      I have never put heavy cream in my lasagna before, I must try that.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 15, 2017 at 2:18 pm

        It's just an added touch I put in! My daughter didn't like ricotta so I tried to trick her once and we all liked it 😉

        Reply
    6. Art from My Table says

      August 14, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Lasagna is one of those dishes that is hard to tire of! Yours looks so cheesy and delicious!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 15, 2017 at 2:19 pm

        Thank you so much! I agree it's so delicious we can eat it a couple of days!

        Reply
    7. Hezzi-D says

      August 13, 2017 at 4:40 pm

      I love lasagna! It's great because I can make it once and eat for several days!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 13, 2017 at 8:02 pm

        Me too! It's great for leftovers!

        Reply
    8. Caroline says

      August 13, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Lasagna is always a favorite!

      Reply
    9. Liz says

      August 13, 2017 at 7:16 am

      I love using no-bake noodles! Saves SO much time! Your lasagna looks incredible!!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 13, 2017 at 11:08 am

        Thank you Liz! I love using them to cut back on time and they taste great too!

        Reply
    10. Denise Wright says

      August 13, 2017 at 7:08 am

      I love lasagna and yours looks fabulous! I especially love lasagna leftovers! Can't wait to try this.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 13, 2017 at 11:10 am

        Thank you Denise! It's always a hit! And even better left over!

        Reply

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