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Slice of classic lasagna showing distinct layers of pasta, meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella

Easy Homemade Lasagna Recipe (The Best Ever!)

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

28 oz can crushed tomatoes

6 oz tomato paste

15 oz tomato sauce

½ cup water

2 tsp sugar

2 tsp dried basil

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

15 oz ricotta cheese

1 large egg

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese