Ooh La La Lasagna

Delight your taste buds with "Ooh La La Lasagna," a show-stopping recipe that takes classic comfort food to luxurious new heights. This hearty lasagna layers tender lasagna noodles with a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce featuring ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatic spices. Creamy ricotta, blended with fresh parsley and egg, provides a decadent contrast to the bold flavors, while a plentiful topping of melted mozzarella and Parmesan delivers that irresistible golden finish. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this lasagna is both comforting and indulgent, offering a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad and crusty garlic bread. With its robust layers of flavor and enticing cheesy topping, "Ooh La La Lasagna" is bound to become a go-to recipe for lasagna lovers and Italian food enthusiasts alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 pieces lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 16 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside on a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion until the meat is browned and cooked through. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix well, then season with sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors and thicken.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and parsley until smooth. Set aside.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

To assemble the lasagna, spread 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.

Step 8

Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese. Top this layer with another cup of meat sauce.

Step 9

Repeat the layers of noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and sauce two more times, finishing with a generous layer of mozzarella and Parmesan on top.

Step 10

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring it doesn't touch the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

Step 12

Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Ooh La La Lasagna!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4069.8 grams (4069.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7298

Total Fat 337.50g	433%
Saturated Fat 158.90g	795%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.20g
Cholesterol 1401mg	467%
Sodium 12208mg	531%
Total Carbohydrate 686.70g	250%
Dietary Fiber 51.00g	182%
Total Sugars 120.80g
Protein 427.60g	855%

Vitamin D 145IU	723%
Calcium 6580mg	506%
Iron 50mg	279%
Potassium 8196mg	174%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 36.6%