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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Don't overcook the noodles - they'll continue cooking in the oven

Let meat sauce simmer to develop deep flavors

Use a combination of cheeses for best flavor

Let lasagna rest before cutting for clean slices

Cover with foil to prevent over-browning

Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight

Freeze unbaked lasagna for up to 3 months

Use no-boil noodles for convenience if preferred

Maggiano's Style Classic Meat Lasagna

Name: Maggiano's Style Classic Meat Lasagna
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: For the Meat Sauce:; 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup red wine (optional); 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; For the Cheese Mixture:; 32 oz ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; For Assembly:; 1 lb lasagna noodles; 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

This restaurant-quality lasagna recreates the beloved Maggiano's signature dish with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta mixture, and melted cheese. Featuring a robust Italian sausage and ground beef sauce simmered with herbs, combined with a perfectly seasoned ricotta blend and plenty of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This hearty, comfort food classic serves a crowd and delivers the authentic Italian-American flavors that make Maggiano's lasagna so famous.

Prep Time

45 Minutes

Cook Time

1H15 Minutes

Total Time

2H15 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Meat Sauce:

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed

1 large onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup red wine (optional)

2 teaspoons dried basil

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Cheese Mixture:

32 oz ricotta cheese

2 large eggs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For Assembly:

1 lb lasagna noodles

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Add diced onion to the meat and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add red wine (if using) and let it cook off for 2 minutes.

Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over noodles, then 1/3 of remaining meat sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.

Repeat layers twice more: noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Top with final layer of noodles, any remaining meat sauce, remaining mozzarella, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.

Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes more until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Maggiano's Style Classic Meat Lasagna

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