Classic Homemade Lasagna

A tray of homemade lasagna bubbling out of the oven has a classic and cozy quality. Everyone is drawn to the table by the aroma alone—savory meat sauce blending with garlic and melted cheese. A labor of love, this traditional Italian-American dish yields layers of rich flavor, a satisfying texture, and results that are sure to please the whole family.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

2 lbs ground sirloin
1 24 oz jar meat-flavored spaghetti sauce
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon black pepper
½ tablespoon garlic powder

For the Cheese Layer:

8 oz sour cream
8 oz small curd cottage cheese
6 oz cream cheese softened
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Pasta & Toppings:

12 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

Preheat Oven:

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook the Meat Sauce:

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground sirloin until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the spaghetti sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors blend. Remove from heat.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Assemble the Lasagna:

In a large 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce to coat the bottom.
Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Spread ⅓ of the cheese mixture over the noodles.
Add ⅓ of the remaining meat sauce, then sprinkle with ⅓ of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a generous topping of both cheeses.

Bake:

Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Rest & Serve:

Let the lasagna sit for 10–15 minutes before slicing to allow it to set. Serve warm and enjoy!
Enjoy!