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



If you’ve ever dined at Maggiano’s Little Italy, you know their lasagna is legendary—layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and perfect pasta baked to golden perfection. Now, you can recreate that signature dish at home with this spot-on copycat recipe that tastes just like the original (maybe even better!).

✨ Why This Recipe Works

✅ Authentic flavors – Just like Maggiano’s!
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Assemble now, bake later.
✅ Feeds a crowd – Perfect for family dinners or parties.
✅ Restaurant-quality results – Without the restaurant price!

📝 Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)

  • 1 onion, finely diced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

  • 1/2 cup red wine (optional, but recommended)

  • 2 tsp sugar

  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Cheese Filling

  • 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk for creaminess)

  • 1 egg

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 tsp salt

For Assembly

  • 12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or boiled)

  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions


 

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