Everybody loves a delicious, Classic Lasagna! It’s a great recipe to have on hand to make for dinner! This is by far my favorite lasagna recipe. I love it because it has delicious flavors! The ultimate comfort food, this lasagna is loaded with meat and cheesy goodness. A perfectly seasoned sauce ties the whole dish together. Easy to make, decadent, and delicious, this lasagna is perfect for everything from casual get-togethers to special occasions to Sunday dinner. Make it with me!

Originally posted October 2nd, 2018 updated October 9th, 2025.

What You Need To Make Classic Lasagna

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
• 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 lb dry lasagna noodles (about nine lasagna noodles)
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese
• 4 cups Mozzarella cheese, grated, divided
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning Blend

How To Prepare a Classic Lasagna

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook the ground meat, onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking them into small pieces as they cook. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for about a minute, until the mixture smells fragrant.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes
7. Mix Ricotta cheese with 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, and Italian Seasoning Blend in a separate mixing bowl.
8. Ladle a cup of sauce over the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch casserole or lasagna dish. Arrange one layer of lasagna noodles lengthwise over the sauce. Ladle a third of the remaining sauce over the noodles.
9. Sprinkle a layer of a third of the grated mozzarella on top of the lasagna sauce. Add half of the ricotta mixture, placing cheese dollops every couple of inches.
10. Apply the second layer of noodles and top with half of the remaining sauce. Add half of the remaining mozzarella, ricotta cheese, and another thin sprinkling of parmesan.
11. Finish with another layer of noodles. Spread the remaining sauce over the top layer of noodles and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
12. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Remove the foil for the final 15 minutes of cooking time.

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