MaggiAno's Famous Lasagna – Copycat Recipe Better Than the Restaurant! 🍝🔥


 

1️⃣ Make the Meat Sauce

  1. In a large pot, brown ground beef and sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.

  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft (about 5 mins).

  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, sugar, and seasonings.

  4. Simmer 30-45 mins, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

2️⃣ Prepare the Cheese Filling

  1. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, parsley, Parmesan, and salt until smooth.

3️⃣ Assemble the Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup meat sauce on the bottom.

  3. Layer:

    • 4 lasagna noodles (slightly overlapping)

    • 1/3 ricotta mixture

    • 1/3 remaining meat sauce

    • 1 cup mozzarella

  4. Repeat layers 2 more times.

  5. Top with final 4 noodles, remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

4️⃣ Bake to Perfection

  1. Cover with foil and bake 25 mins.

  2. Uncover and bake 15-20 more mins until bubbly and golden.

  3. Let rest 15 mins before slicing (crucial for clean cuts!).

🔥 Pro Tips for Maggiano’s-Level Lasagna

🔹 Use fresh herbs – They elevate the flavor.
🔹 Don’t skip the wine – Adds depth to the sauce.
🔹 Rest before slicing – Prevents a messy lasagna.
🔹 Boil noodles if not oven-ready – Cook al dente to avoid mush.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • With garlic bread & Caesar salad – Classic Italian combo!

  • Meal prep – Freeze portions for easy dinners.

  • Special occasions – Holidays, birthdays, or Sunday supper.

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