Olive Garden Lasagna Recipe
Description
Recreate Olive Garden's famous lasagna with this easy recipe! Enjoy layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, baked to perfection for a comforting, hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes to combine the flavors. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the cooked lasagna noodles on top, then add a layer of the ricotta mixture, followed by a generous layer of meat sauce. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
- Baking Pan, oven-safe
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 631kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 42gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 1269mgPotassium: 691mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 906IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 415mgIron: 5mg