San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe – Foolproof Classic Comfort Food
A classic, crowd-pleasing lasagna made with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and tender San Giorgio pasta. This foolproof recipe is perfect for family dinners and make-ahead meals, delivering a perfectly cheesy and satisfying result every time.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Large Skillet
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) box San Giorgio Lasagna noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, the egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange a single layer of noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers: noodles, remaining ricotta, half of the remaining meat sauce, and half of the remaining mozzarella.
- Top with the final layer of noodles, the rest of the meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil (sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking) and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Assembling the lasagna a day ahead is a great time-saver; just cover and refrigerate, then add about 10-15 minutes to the initial covered baking time.