Classic Lasagna

Name: Classic Lasagna
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Sauce:; 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped; 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped; 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1½ pounds Italian sausage (bulk or removed from casing); ¾ cup dry red wine; 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes; ½ cup heavy cream; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1½ teaspoons dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; For the Ricotta Mixture:; 1 (15 oz.) container whole milk ricotta (about 1¾ cups); 3 oz. cream cheese; 1 large egg; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped; ¾ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil; For Assembling:; 12 oven ready (no boil) lasagna noodles (such as Barilla); 16 ounces shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

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2h 15m

This classic lasagna recipe features layers of savory Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and creamy ricotta mixture, all stacked between tender, oven-ready lasagna noodles and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano. With aromatic ingredients like garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, it’s a comforting and flavorful family dinner.