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Martha Stewart’s Lasagna

Martha Stewart’s Lasagna: Comfort Food That Wows The Family

Martha Stewart’s Lasagna is a comforting dish featuring layers of pasta and savory meat sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage plant-based sausage works for vegetarian option
  • 1 unit Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 1 carrot Carrots can be omitted
  • 1 stalk Celery optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh preferred, powdered can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes can omit for milder flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste can substitute with tomato sauce
  • 28 ounces Purée Tomatoes
For the Cheese Filling
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese can substitute with cottage cheese
  • 1 unit Egg can use cornstarch mix for egg-free
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast is a dairy-free substitute
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese vegan options available
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley can use dried parsley
For the Assembly
  • 12 sheets Lasagna Noodles uncooked for convenience

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions, diced carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned (about 7-10 minutes). Add minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Mix in tomato paste and puréed tomatoes, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, a splash of milk, beaten egg, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and parsley. Stir until creamy and well-integrated.
  3. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Cover with a layer of dry lasagna noodles, spread half of the ricotta mixture, and add more meat sauce. Repeat layering until finished with sauce on top.
  4. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes covered at 375°F. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Allow lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes after baking, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow all noodles to be covered with sauce to avoid crunchy tops. Preparing meat sauce a day in advance enhances flavors.

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