Description
A rich, layered Italian lasagna with tender pasta, umami-rich bolognese, and custardy cheese. Packed with deeply caramelized vegetables, perfectly balanced sauces, and halal-friendly meat options. Avoids pork and alcohol for universal appeal while maintaining classic structure and flavor.
Ingredients
Lasagna Sheets: 12-16 sheets
Ground Beef: 1 lb (450g)
Italian Sausage: 1 lb (450g)
Onion: 1 medium, finely diced
Carrots: 2 medium, diced
Celery: 2 stalks (optional), diced
Canned Tomatoes: 28 oz (800g), crumbled
Tomato Paste: 2 tbsp
Olive Oil: 3 tbsp
Parmesan Grated: 1 1/2 cups
Mozzarella: 2 cups, sliced
Basil: 1 tsp dried
Salt: 1 tsp
Black Pepper: 1/2 tsp
Instructions
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat
Sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5 minutes until softened
Add meat mixture, cook 8 minutes until browned
Stir in crumbled tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, and pepper
Simmer 20 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Line 9×13″ baking dish with parchment paper
Spread 1/3 of sauce along bottom
Add lasagna sheets, 1/2 of remaining sauce, 1/2 meat mixture, 1/2 mozzarella, and 1/2 Parmesan
Repeat layers, ending with top layer of sauce and cheese
Cover dish with parchment and bake 25 minutes
Rest 15 minutes before serving
Notes
Let lasagna rest properly to maintain structure
For gluten-free: use gluten-free pasta sheets
Customize with spinach, mushrooms, or peas
Cottage cheese substitute for lower fat
Use fresh basil if available
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg