Make-Ahead Lasagna

Name: Make-Ahead Lasagna
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound Johnsonville® Ground Hot Italian sausage; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 12 no-cook lasagna noodles; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

This is an old standby when time's limited and guests are expected for dinner. It's a combination of several easy lasagna recipes I have tried over the years. —Mary Grimm, Williamsburg, Iowa

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound Johnsonville® Ground Hot Italian sausage
2 cups marinara sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in marinara and pizza sauces. In a bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper.
Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with four noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1 cup meat sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°. Remove lasagna from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 462 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 931mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Easy Make Ahead Lasagna in Simple & Delicious December/January 2011

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maureen

Mar 26, 2018

I made this for the whole family last night for Sunday dinner. It was awesome! Everyone loved it. Adding the pizza sauce to the meat sauce is what made it so good. Outstanding!
Bonnie

Jan 16, 2018

Is this dish freezer-friendly?
gina.kapfhamer

Oct 28, 2016

Definitely making this for dinner tonight! Yum!
gramcayo

Sep 29, 2016

Not too different than other lasagna recipes but I really like the addition of the eggs. Also, I have always substituted cottage cheese for Ricotta as I just like the creaminess better.
mfwills

Sep 29, 2016

"1 carton ricotta cheese"How large a carton would that be?
KookieB

Sep 27, 2016

So easy and delicious. Alter it any way you like. I made 3x the recipe. Used disposable foil pans and put 2 in the freezer for when something comes up. 5*****
justmbeth

Sep 15, 2016

Another great lasagna recipe to add to our repertoire. Loved letting set overnight for both flavor and ease.
sherry77441

Apr 13, 2013

This is one of the best and easiest lasagna recipes I have found. Rather than the pizza sauce and Marinara sauce I used the same amount of bottled spaghetti sauce. I doctor my sauce up with garlic and italian herbs to my taste. It is so great because you prepare it a day ahead of time. Truly a great dish for company or to take pot luck!
s_pants

Mar 6, 2012

This is great to make ahead and have ready to bake the next day. It definitely is spicier than others because of the hot Italian sausage; next time I might go with the mild...especially when serving it to my daughter. But when I think of lasagna, this is it!
tootgirl

Dec 1, 2011

I loved this recipe. Having the lasagna sit overnight before baking really helps the flavors meld together for a delicious dish!