Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of this hearty Meat Lovers Lasagna, a perfect dish for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights at home. With layers of savory ground beef and chicken combined with creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, this recipe is sure to delight everyone at your table. Enhanced by a rich tomato sauce infused with fresh herbs, each bite is a symphony of flavors that evoke the warmth of homemade Italian cooking. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or cheese varieties, making it a versatile staple in any kitchen. Prepare ahead of time for a simple yet impressive meal that pairs beautifully with classic sides like garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, divided
- 6 ounces parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 3/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground chicken sausage
- 2 – 29 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 2 – 29 ounce cans crushed tomatoes in puree
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red grape juice
- 2 tablespoons Italian Herb seasoning
- 1 – 16 ounce package lasagna noodles
- 8 ounces provolone cheese slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, 8 ounces mozzarella, 2 ounces parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, parsley, and basil; mix until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil. Add diced carrots, onion, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in ground beef and chicken sausage; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, grape juice, Italian seasoning, and sugar; simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- In a baking dish: spread meat sauce on the bottom then layer noodles followed by half the cheese mixture and more meat sauce; repeat layers finishing with meat sauce on top.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and provolone cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg