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Martha Stewart's Lasagna Recipe

Martha Stewart's Lasagna Recipe

Craving perfect Martha Stewart's lasagna recipe? This classic Italian comfort dish layers rich meat sauce with creamy cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course  Main Dish
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 12
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cans 28 oz each crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • Extra mozzarella for top

Instructions
 

Start Meat Sauce Base

  • Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook 8 minutes until browned. Break meat into small pieces. Drain excess fat. Rich flavor starts here.

Add Veggies and Aromatics

  • Stir in onion, carrots, celery. Cook 7 minutes until soft sweet. Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook 2 minutes. Fragrant aroma fills kitchen beautifully.

Simmer Rich Tomato Sauce

  • Pour crushed tomatoes over meat mixture. Add oregano, salt, pepper. Bring to simmer. Cook uncovered 25 minutes. Sauce thickens perfectly. Taste deepens hourly.

Make Creamy Cheese Filling

  • Mix ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, 2 cups mozzarella, parsley, salt in bowl. Stir smooth creamy. Perfect consistency for spreading. Sets beautifully when baked.

Prep Baking Dish

  • Spread 1 cup meat sauce in 9x13 dish bottom. Prevents sticking perfectly. Creates flavor base for every bite. Essential first layer step.

Layer Lasagna Perfectly

  • Add 4 noodles over sauce. Spread 1/3 cheese mixture. Spoon 1/3 remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Noodles, cheese, sauce. Beautiful tower forms.

Final Top and Bake

  • Sprinkle extra mozzarella generously on top. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 40 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Remove foil. Bake 20 minutes golden. Rest 15 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • Make sauce day before—flavors deepen overnight.
  • No-boil noodles save time, taste identical.
  • Add spinach to cheese layer for green nutrition.
  • Turkey sausage lightens calories without flavor loss.
  • Fresh basil elevates summer version beautifully.
  • Make two pans—freeze one for busy nights.
  • Pesto swirl between layers adds gourmet touch.
Keyword Martha Stewart's Lasagna Recipe