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🧡 Classic Homemade Family Lasagna (A Generational Favorite)
🌿 Introduction
Some recipes are more than just food—they are memories layered with love. This classic homemade lasagna has been on our family table for over four decades. It’s the dish everyone asked for on birthdays, holidays, and Sunday dinners. When my kids moved into their own homes, this was the first recipe they requested, and now they proudly make it for their own children. This is comfort food at its finest—rich, hearty, and forever in style.
📜 History & Formation
Lasagna has its roots in traditional Italian home cooking, where families layered simple ingredients to create something extraordinary. Over the years, this version evolved in our kitchen—adjusted, perfected, and made with love. Each generation added its own touch, but the heart of the recipe stayed the same: slow-simmered sauce, creamy layers, and a meal meant to bring everyone together.
🧺 Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
2 lbs ground beef (or half beef, half Italian sausage)
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 jars (24 oz each) marinara or homemade tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried basil
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cheese Layer:
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1½ cups grated mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley or dried parsley
Other:
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
Extra mozzarella for topping
👩🍳 Method & Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add marinara sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and seasonings. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Make the Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish:
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom
Add noodles
Spread cheese mixture
Add meat sauce Repeat layers until finished. Top with extra mozzarella.
Step 4: Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
❤️ Why Everyone Loves This Recipe
Rich, comforting flavors
Perfect for gatherings and leftovers
Freezer-friendly
Loved by kids and adults alike
A recipe that carries family history in every bite
This is the kind of meal that fills the house with warmth and the table with smiles.
🌟 Conclusion
This lasagna isn’t just a recipe—it’s a tradition. It has traveled through generations, kitchens, and celebrations, always bringing people together. Whether you’re making it for the first time or the hundredth, it never loses its magic.
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