🍝 Classic Baked Lasagna: The Ultimate Comfort Food That Brings Everyone Together

Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly tender pasta — this is the lasagna dreams are made of.

Few dishes capture the heart quite like a perfectly baked lasagna. That first slice through the golden, bubbling top — revealing ribbons of pasta, savory meat sauce, and luscious ricotta — feels like a celebration in itself. This isn’t just another dinner recipe; it’s a family tradition waiting to happen.

Whether you’re hosting Sunday supper, meal-prepping for the week, or feeding a hungry crowd, this classic lasagna guarantees smiles all around. Every forkful delivers the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and comfort.

❤️ Why This Lasagna Recipe Stands Out

• Perfectly Balanced Layers: Every ingredient shines — no single flavor overpowers the rest.

• Make-Ahead Friendly: Assemble it today, bake it tomorrow — it tastes even better after resting.

• Freezer Hero: Double the recipe and freeze one for stress-free future dinners.

• Guaranteed Crowd Pleaser: Loved by kids, adored by adults, and always met with second helpings.

🧄 Ingredients: Building the Foundation of Flavor

For the Meat Sauce

• 1 lb ground beef (or ½ beef, ½ Italian sausage)

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)

• ¼ cup red wine (optional, but adds depth)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Cheese Filling

• 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

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