Traditional Lasagna Recipe

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My family first tasted this rich, classic lasagna at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed that it became our own holiday tradition as well. I also prepare it other times of the year. It's requested often by my sister's Italian in-laws - I consider that the highest compliment! -Lorri Foockle, Granville, Illinois

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Traditional Lasagna Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. plus simmering Bake: 70 min. + standing
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
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  • 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3 cups (24 ounces) 4% small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and parsley. Stir in the cottage cheese, ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
  • Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, three noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with the remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full).
  • Cover and bake at 375° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 493 calories, 27 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 143 mg cholesterol, 1,144 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 35 g protein.

Originally published as Traditional Lasagna in Taste of Home April/May 2000, p25

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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.

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