Traditional Lasagna Recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2013 by cmw1961

Excellent! I cut out the sausage and used all ground beef. This turned out perfect!

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2013 by trocht7

Excellent recipe and easy to make. Shared it with 3 friends and they were amazed and said "This is what I call a real lasagna recipe". Of course I will continue making it. Thumbs up!

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2013 by GBSailor

Great Lasagna! I used home made noodles for this dish. Super flavor and not difficult to prepare. Will definitely have again.

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2013 by KKirkhart

I have not made this recipe but it sounds like a great way to make the cottage cheese mix in the lasagna. 5 stars for creativity. I can not wait to make it for my family.

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2013 by lraccuia

It is everything I want in a lasagna. Everyone in my family loves it.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2013 by kcrihfield89

Sooo yummy... The sausage made for a wonderful flavor and I love how the sauce is simmered for an hour to get it nice and thick. A lot of lasagna turns out wet and runny. This one is perfect! Even my insanely picky husband liked it!

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2013 by Politronics

I really enjoyed this recipe. I felt that that the combination of ingrediants were great, however, I was not happy with the sauce itself. I felt it was a little overwhelming and I am interested in other people's comments and suggestions about the sauce. I just felt it was a little too thick and too overpowering.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2012 by VictoriaElaine

I made this for Christmas dinner & got so many compliments! The only change I made was I used 1 pound of Italian sausage & 1/2 pound of ground beef. So yummy! The leftovers didn't last long! You can't fail with this recipe. I made it the day before & let the flavors mingle overnight. Then baked it the next day.

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2012 by HungryQuilter

This was absolutely delicious! I added a touch of fine grated cheddar cheese with the mozzarella and used italian sausage. Served this dish for Christmas as everyone was tired of ham and turkey. My kids said this will be the new Christmas tradition at our house!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2012 by naenae3301

This is my go-to recipe. I've been making it for years, and it's even my in-law family's favorite (and they are Sicilian Italian!). I usually do the beef/sausage combo, but I prefer just beef. I always try to use all fresh ingredients, including fresh mozzerella! Sometimes I will make it with just ricotta, but it's great both ways!

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2012 by cuatx

I made this tonight for my family. My kids just loved it! I had to make it Gluten Free with the no boil Gluten Free noodles. I think next time I will only use ground beef though. Other than that, this is a great recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2012 by bayrack101

My go to lasagna dish. So good. No one has disliked it. Had to use all beef for some who can not eat pork and added saute onions.

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by Muki59

I have been making this recipe since it first came out in Taste of Home over a decade ago. The only changes I've made over the years is to use a mix of hot & sweet Italian sausage, plus I add about 1/4 jar prepared sauce to thin sauce just a bit. On occasion when I have extra fresh basil, I'll add with parsley to cheese/egg mixture. I always receive rave compliments with this dish. PS I make a double batch and freeze one for the future. No better recipe!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2012 by jodand

Best lasagna recipe I have found. I will definitely make this again.

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2012 by LLN06L

This recipe is delicious! My whole family loved it!

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2012 by Karen.Buske

Hello Lorri, thank you so much for such a wonderful, flavorful, and tasty lasagna. This is the best recipe. It's so good that I decided to make it for 150 people for my husbands "customer appreciation night". WOW, what was I thinking, Ha! The lasagna was a big hit but, I learned my lesson- if I don't have a double oven (which I don't) and have a couple of friends to help me I'll never attempt it again. I ended up making 8 pans, whew! But it was all good, thanks again!

Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2012 by mamoonis

Excellent! I used itaillan sausage and 50/50 ratio of cottage & ricotta. Everybody Loves!

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2012 by scarlet286

This recipe is by far the best lasagna I've eatten, and I'm not much of a lasagna person. I made the recipe as-is the first time, and the second time, I tweaked it for a healthier version (no meat, so no simmering of the sauce ahead of time, reduced-fat ricotta cheese, reduced fat provolone, and a mix of 2% mozzarella and regular shredded mozzarella). It still tasted fantastic! Definitely making this again!

Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by kshea

I add a few more seasonings, but this is excellent!

Reviewed on May. 03, 2012 by picklesmom1

I'm making it right now :D

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2012 by MelanaKenney

The BEST lasagna I have ever had! I did use italian sausage instead of plain, but that was the only change I made. So good!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by skipperstrucking

This is my second rating of this recipe. This time, I left out the sausage and only used hamburger meat. I loved it this way and got many great comments too. I would have increased my star rating from 3 to 5 but website won't let me change my rating

Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2012 by aleanak

My husband loved this recipe. I have never used provolone in lasagna before. It was great. We have tried adding torn spinach as one of the layers, comes out great.

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2012 by jeannem32

I used all ground beef instead of part pork sausage...and we loved it. Seems I've been a short order cook around here with picky requests from kids, but my seven and four year old oohed and ahhed over something this amazing. Made a batch for my in-laws who believed this was the best lasagna they've tasted. Completely worth the effort and extra time to put together. Will be making this again soon. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by michellehurl@yahoo.com

I loved this recipe, I think it may be my "go to" lasagna recipe from now on. I used 1 pound of pork sausage, dried parsley, and only simmered the pasta sauce for 30 minutes. I recommend using a lasagna pan for this recipe, as the 9x13 is too small.

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by robertoandersonsr@yahoo.com

Everyone in my family loved this recipe!This is a keeper!

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2012 by Boujie

This is VERY good! The only tweak I made, was to add minced onions and a bay leaf to the meat sauce. Perfection!

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2012 by Heather224

We LOVED this recipe. It turned out beautiful. The only thing I did different was I didn't simmer the sauce for 60min instead I simmered it for 30min. Also during the browning process I only did it for 15min instead of 20. I'm planning on making this for my parents this weekend. Thanks so much for the recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2012 by JazLoveCakes

Simply delicious! Everyone loved it!

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by SRAdair

I had not made lasagna in a while and saw this recipe. I am so glad I did! It's easy and heartily delicious! I will definitely make this again.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2012 by rottis

Everyone in my family loves this recipe; my mom even asked me for a copy because she likes it better than her's!

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2012 by catlady20

I followed recipe exactly and it was very good, but I definitely will cut back on the garlic next time.

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2011 by jjjwallace

This is my family's tradition now. I make this every Christmas eve, and everybody enjoys it. I do not think it is difficult to make or time consuming.

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2011 by drredman

It requires a bit of work, but totally worth it!

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by schnitzel1

Made this for the family. Everyone raved about it. I followed the recipe exactly. Very good

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by laura70

Just tried this the other night. Unbelievably good. Everyone loved it.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by mrsoak

This has been my go to lasagna recipe since I discovered it in Taste of Home years ago. I also use the sauce recipe for pasta.

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2011 by nrdetwiler

This was fun to make and delicious.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by foxy11

I have been making this recipe since it was first published eleven years ago. People always enjoy it. Even my Italian mother-in-law likes it! Very easy recipe too. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by Laura0754

Awesome lasagna that makes even better leftovers! Well worth the time & effort!

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by rknotthere

Three people in my family found this recipe at around the same time. The entire family agrees that this is the best lasagna recipe available. I don't know that it would be considered a traditional lasagna by Italian standards but we do not care it is our favorite. Easy to prepare and has the best of all lasagna recipes included in the ingredients! I tend to add my own touches to recipes as I make them, but not with this one;no "improvements" needed.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by DulceH

I love this lasagna!!! Just LOVE it! So does everyone else in my family.

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by crash9875

I have made this lasagna for years. No other lasagna compares to this one. I follow the recipe to the letter every time and it turns out perfectly every time.

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2011 by NurseFleming

I have made this lasagna several times and always get great reviews. I use venison meat instead of beef! Simply because it is what we have on hand.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by proud_mamma_050810

SO DELICIOUS!!! No other lasagna even comes close to this one.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by atch0013

I have made this several times and always get tons of compliments. Sauce is delicious.

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2011 by Rotavele

The very best

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by rubydoo008

One word.... Delicious

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by tkwill

Absolutely wonderful!!

Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2011 by gjrushe

Good like it is. I'm leaving this one alone!

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by tiffanykorn

Deliciously cheesy.

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2011 by MelissaV81

Best lasagna I've ever made. My fiance always tells me all my other lasagna recipes have been bland, but he loved this one. Gonna make it again this week!

Reviewed on May. 12, 2011 by chellieandkids

We LOVE this lasagna. We do all beef since we're not big sausage fans. It's so delicious and has ruined us to other lasagna's.

Reviewed on May. 11, 2011 by gegege

I have made this lasagne many times.It is wonderful but not everyone likes sausage.I replaced the sausage with ground pork and it was excellent.

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by laurasuemitchell

Made this for my neighbors and they swore it was the best lasagna that they have ever had.

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2011 by fudgecake

Before trying this recipe, I have always made the same family recipe I had watched my parents make for years. I never have liked many other recipes....well, I saw how popular this recipe is here, so I tried it. AMAZINGLY GOOD!! I am afraid to tell my parents for fear of hurting their feelings! The only thing I did differently (because of lack of exact ingredients) was to substitute pizza sauce for the tomato sauce and replaced the italian seasoning with a mixture of basil and oregano. It was the best lasagna I have ever eaten. I will probably cut back on the sauce a bit next time. This lasagna is everything everyone says it is. Perfecto!

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by skipperstrucking

I hate to write something negative about this recipe since so many people love it, but here it goes. I did not like the sausage in it. I will make it again but without the pork sausage. Maybe I just don't know what traditional Lasagna is supposed to taste like.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by hesagoodman

The meat sauce ended up very thick but still delicious! I left out the provolone and used dried parsley instead of fresh. Also, I used an aluminum lasagna pan so overflow wasn't a problem.

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2011 by kerrynjames

The prep time on this dish was a little more than I expected (I will admit that I didn't read the recipe closely at first), but the lasagna was worth the wait! It's a mild flavored dish, sure not to offend anyone. We enjoyed it, but I'll probably add spinach and mushrooms next time to add a little more interest. All in all, it's definitely something I'd serve to the in-laws. :)

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2011 by dlindenf

WOW! This will be my Lasagna recipe that I will always use! So GOOD!

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2011 by anray86

This was a HUGE hit. This is the best lasagna recipe.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by heyitswong

I absolutely LOVE this recipe!!! It's soooo filling and delicious that it is also a hit when I make this for parties or dinner! Definitely worth the time to put this all together for my friends and family!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by HMRintelman

Best lasagna I have ever made.

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by lupster

Love it, love it, and love it. I took this Lasagna to a pot luck and it was the hit of the night. I didn't change a thing.

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by chemicalmarty

i love lasagne!

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by skaiton

The is the best lasagne recipe ever. I had my Family over and wanted to try a new recipe that would feed a large group. Lots of compliments and asking where I got the recipe. Really easy but kind of long process to make. Followed the recipe exactly as written. Will definately make this one again,soon.

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by JZAnderson

This was the lasgna recipe that I have been looking for!! Great flavor and cheesy! This recipe is a winner (yes it is a blue ribbon contest winnter!!)

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by Katrina87

this is a family favorite! I don't like chunks of tomatoes so this is a winner! Sometimes I add pepperoni as well.

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by agnes24

This is a fantastic lasagna. I used a foil pan so it wouldn't spill on the way to my in-laws. It did not dry out at all. I would make this again.

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by Skinny12

This was the best Lasagna I have ever made. It was wonderful. I had family over for dinner and they loved it.

Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2011 by Chris1414

My boyfriend always orders lasagna from the Olive Garden. This recipe was a big hit with him -- he thought it was better than the Olive Garden. Very delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2011 by MacFam

Delicious! This recipe is great and easy. The only thing I had to change was the cooking time. Since I made it earlier in the day, it had been in the refrigerator so I took longer than the 50 minutes to cook. So just make sure you adjust your cooking time, if needed. But a really delicious recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by sbreinhardt

GREAT LASAGNA!! One of the best..If not the best..

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by amateur cook

This is an excellent recipe. This is also the first SUCCESSFUL lasagna recipe that I have made. My guy absolutely LOVED it. The only thing I did was double the sauce and the amount of mozarella. There was plenty of sauce left over to make a small lasagna, or to use for spaghetti sauce.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by cindy & Bob

I made this for my husband tonight. He was speechless and let me say THAT doesn't happen very often. Tasted great. Will definitely make again. Will love the leftovers it gave us.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by lupster

Very good. It will be the only lasagna I will ever make from now on.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2010 by silentk49

I made it two times already and everyone loves it. This sat. i'm making it again for a bridal shower i'm hosting. Thank you

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by Marilee516

This recipe is a keeper! I was looking for some new ideas to enhance my usual way of making Lasagna. I really likes all the reviews of this recipe and I liked the ingredients. WOW! This is really good. I made the tomato sauce a day ahead of time and it tasted sooooo good ( I could hardly leave it alone!) Only changes I made were adding 2 extra garlic cloves and using Jenno's hot italian sausage in place of the sausage. This is now my new recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2010 by dessertsbykaren

The best home made lasagna ever!!

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2010 by bujvary

I have made this a number of times. This is the best lasagna recipe I have come across so far. I have been making this recipe for years.

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2010 by stayathomemomma15

This is the best lasagna recipe I have come across....I have modified it a bit when I make it. I only use one can of tomato paste I feel that when you use two it has too much of a metallic taste (especially when eating leftovers) and it also makes the sauce too thick and reheated leftovers are too dry. I also use slightly more tomato sauce and use two 15 oz cans of sauce. I am not a huge sausage fan so I usually omit the sausage and just use the 1 lb of beef.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2010 by nblueberrie

good recipe-but to saucy for me, next time will cut sauce back

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by Lizardo7

I made this recipe for a family get-together. Everyone said it was fantastic, and I even got phone calls the next day about it. I followed the recipe exactly, as I wanted to see what I'd change. Not a thing! I'll never make another recipe after this. It takes extra time, but it's well worth it.

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by blueyedjla

I make this lasagna on special occasions two or three times a year and every time I make it, I get rave reviews. It takes patience but it's well worth it. Also, the recipe freezes well. I put mine in an 11x17 pan because its too much for a 9x13.

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by Sherrieboudinot

Great recipe!!

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by KLefler

I made this lasagna for a small family get-together. It was really good but it is not a throw-together-at-the-last-minute recipe. But I would definitely make it again!

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2010 by Mellerfly

I've made this many times. It's fantastic.

Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2010 by cait07

This was the first Lasagna recipe I've ever made. I 2lbs of ground chuck instead of ground beef and pork sausage and it turned out great! Wonderful Recipe!

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2010 by choule

It was amazing, my whole family loved it and my 4 yr old ask if we could have it every day!

Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by kafaughn

Delicious. I added chopped zucchini, green peppers and mushrooms to the sauce.

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2010 by carolynstowers

I tried this recipe yesterday for dinner. My husband and family said it was delicious maybe, the best lasagna he has eaten.

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2010 by ebullock002

This is the best lasagna recipe I have ever had. I will not make anything else. Make sure you put a piece of foil or a cookie sheet under the baking dish because this is filled to the brim and tends to overflow.

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by BettyZazula

This is the best lasagna I have ever made. I didn't have any pork sausage meat so I used ground pork. This is the recipe I will always make.

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2010 by bethanyrenee

This is the best lasagna recipe I have found. It's AMAZING!!

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2010 by blueyedjla

Every time I have dinner guests, this is my go-to recipe. If I have any left, it also freezes well for later. I also make mine in a larger pan to avoid overflow in my oven.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by stayathomemomma15

This recipe is by far the best that I have ever used! I don't think I will ever use another lasagna recipe again!

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by mrsoak

My friends and I agree that by far this is the best lasagna we have ever had. I double the recipe and make them two at a time. They freeze well uncooked.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by lvince50

I have made this recipe for several holiday meals and also on Sunday meals. I get many compliments and it is the best lasagna recipe I have ever made. My husband always orders lasagna when we eat out and he said this recipe tops them all.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2010 by ANN23GER@YAHOO.COM

MY FAMILY LOVED THIS RECIPE!

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by otten2

My absolute favorite! I usually make a double batch to freeze one pan for later!

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by jorilo

Awesome!

Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2009 by jenluv37

This recipe really is as fabulous as everyone says! Wanted to make vegetarian lasagna for my neighbor so substituted the meat for boca crumbles and boca sausage crumbled. I love meat and I never would have known that it was vegetarian. The flavor and textures were amazing. Truly the perfect lasagna!

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2009 by justgottabezen

very tasty! not hard to make. I used the kind of noodles you dont need to boil before baking. good for one less step :)

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by doreensanzone

Amazingly good! My family prefers this recipe over my Italian-born mother-in-law's!

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by AMWmomofsix

This is the best lasagna recipe I have found. The meat sauce and cheeses compliment each other very well.

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by rknotthere

My entire family uses this recipe anytime that lasagna is craved! We all discovered this recipe several years ago and stopped looking for any other lasagna recipe. The only thing we look for now is to see which one of us is going to prepare the dish next. Love it!

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by dilbert098

never made lasagna b4, this one reminded me of ones i grew up on! (I leave the sausage out, and use pre-made spaghetti sauce). Tastes amazing, everyone loves it! it's a crowd pleaser!!

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by rmrkva

Love this recipe, it has become a constant go to and the family loves it!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by msitaly83

I made this for the second time yesterday for my boyfriend and his roommates. Everyone loved it! It is by far my favorite lasagna recipie.

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by PeteandCharlie

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by DebbieSteve

Dear Lorri,

Thank you for this recipe. I have made it every Christmas Eve for our family get-together ever since it was first published in Taste of Home magazine. Everyone loves it. And I love getting kudos for making it!

Debbie B.

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by Kim B

This has been our favorite lasagna recipe for years!!!