There’s nothing like pulling a bubbling pan of Homemade Lasagna out of the oven. This one checks all the right boxes. It is cheesy, saucy, hearty, and absolutely stacked with ingredients. This is the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table and keeps them there for seconds.
Homemade Lasagna Recipe
This lasagna recipe is one of my favorite dishes to make for a Sunday dinner. The whole family loves it, it feels a little fancier than your average spaghetti, and the leftovers make perfect lunches all week long.
This is a great meal prep dish. It reheats beautifully and holds up in the fridge for days. You can even freeze it before baking. Just thaw overnight and bake as directed.
Kids, picky eaters, and hungry grown-ups all love this one. It’s cheesy without being over the top, balanced with herbs, and totally satisfying.
You’ll parboil the noodles just enough to make them a little flexible, whip up a simple but rich cheese mixture, and layer it all with your favorite spaghetti sauce. It bakes low and slow so everything melts together just right. This one’s a crowd favorite, and it’s perfect for weekends, potlucks, or when you just want serious comfort food.
Why You’ll Love This Dish
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Easy to prep in advance and bake when you’re ready.
- Perfect for Freezing – Assembles and freezes well for future meals.
- Crowd-Pleaser – Always a hit at family dinners, potlucks, and casual get-togethers.
- Balanced Flavors – The mix of cheeses, herbs, and sauce hits every note.
- Filling and Comforting – A cozy, complete meal that satisfies.
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Homemade Lasagna Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the grocery store or if you have all the ingredients you need for this? Check out this list! For the full ingredients list, including the amounts you’ll need, make sure to scroll to the bottom and view the recipe card.
- Lasagna Noodles – Parboil to keep them pliable. Regular or oven-ready both work, but boiling gives better control.
- Spaghetti Sauce – Use your favorite jarred or homemade sauce. Needs to be flavorful since it anchors the dish.
- Ricotta Cheese – Creamy base for the cheese layer. Adds body and a mild tang.
- Cottage Cheese – Lightens the texture of the ricotta and brings a slight curd that melts well.
- Italian Cheese Blend – A mix of mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and more. Melts beautifully on top.
- Basil – Dried basil adds a mild sweetness to the cheese mixture.
- Parsley – Brings a fresh herb note that balances the richness.
- Eggs – Helps bind the cheese layer together.
- Garlic Salt – Boosts flavor with minimal effort. Substitute plain salt and garlic powder if needed.
- Onion Powder – Adds savory depth without needing to sauté anything.
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How To Make Lasagna At Home
Looking to see what you’re getting into here? Below is a general overview of the recipe steps. When you’re cooking, make sure to use the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full instructions.
How To Make Homemade Lasagna
- Preheat & Prep Noodles – Get the oven to 325°F and parboil noodles until bendable but not fully cooked.
- Mix Cheese Filling – Combine eggs, ricotta, cottage cheese, half the shredded cheese, and herbs.
- Layer Everything – Start with sauce, then noodles, half the cheese mix, more sauce. Repeat, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
- Bake Covered – Tightly foil the pan and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Uncover & Brown – Remove foil, bake 15 more minutes, rest 10 before slicing.
FAQs
Cool completely, then wrap tightly or store in an airtight container. It’ll keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Yes, before or after baking. If freezing unbaked, wrap well in plastic and foil. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking as directed.
You can assemble the entire dish up to 24 hours in advance. Keep it chilled and bake when ready, adding about 10 extra minutes if it’s cold from the fridge.
You can use all ricotta or swap in mascarpone for a richer texture. Greek yogurt is another option if you’re looking to lighten things up.
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Homemade Lasagna Recipe
This easy homemade lasagna recipe is the perfect pan of pasta to make a crowd!
Ingredients
- 1 box lasagna noodles
- 8 cups spaghetti sauce
- 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cottage cheese
- 16 ounces Italian cheese blend
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 2 teaspoons parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Parboil the lasagna noodles just until they bend without cracking, 3–4 minutes. Drain, rinse with hot water, and set aside. - In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir in ricotta, cottage cheese, half of the Italian cheese blend, basil, parsley, garlic salt, and onion powder until evenly combined.
- Spread 1½ cups of spaghetti sauce over the bottom of a lasagna pan. Lay down a single layer of noodles, slightly overlapping.
- Spoon half of the cheese mixture over the noodles and smooth it to the edges. Top with about 2 cups of sauce, spreading gently.
- Add a second layer of noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, and another layer of sauce.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles, a generous blanket of sauce, and the remaining 8 ounces of Italian cheese blend on top.
- Cover tightly with foil that’s been well coated with cooking spray (or use non-stick foil). Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes to brown the top. Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Caesar salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 311Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1079mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 19g