Ina Garten’s Lasagna (Easy Recipe)

Ina Garten’s Lasagna (Easy Recipe)

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
80 min
10 servings

When you want comfort food with a twist of elegance, you turn to the Barefoot Contessa. And Ina Garten’s lasagna is a classic you’ll make again and again.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium onion)
  • 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet or spicy Italian turkey sausage (remove casings)
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste (about 10 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped and divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 pound lasagna noodles
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 3-4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, until they're translucent. Then, add the garlic and cook for another minute.

  4. 4

    Crumble the Italian sausage into the skillet. Brown the sausage for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up any larger clumps. Cook until it’s no longer pink.

  5. 5

    Next, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of parsley, and the basil. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper into the mixture. Stir.

  6. 6

    Let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. It will start to thicken.

  7. 7

    While the sauce is simmering, fill a large bowl with hot water and soak the lasagna noodles. Let them soak for 20 minutes, stirring them occasionally, so they don’t stick. After 20 minutes, drain them and set them aside.

  8. 8

    In a medium bowl, add the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, and the egg. Also, add the remaining salt and pepper. Use a rubber spatula to mix everything together. Set aside.

  9. 9

    Ladle a third of the meat sauce into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly over the bottom of the dish.

  10. 10

    Cover the sauce with half of the lasagna noodles, followed by half of the mozzarella slices. Then, add half of the ricotta mixture and another third of the meat sauce. Repeat until all the elements are finished, with the sauce being the last layer.

  11. 11

    Take the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan and sprinkle it on top.

  12. 12

    Put the lasagna in the oven and bake it for about 30 minutes. It’s ready when it’s hot, bubbly, and the cheese is golden brown. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

  13. 13

    Serve warm, and enjoy!