Magggiano's Famous Lasagna Recipe (Copycat!)


 

Layers of Rich Meat Sauce, Creamy Cheese & Perfect Pasta – Just Like the Restaurant!

This copycat Maggiano’s Lasagna captures the hearty, indulgent flavors of the iconic Italian-American dish—slow-simmered meat sauce, velvety ricotta, and gooey mozzarella baked to golden perfection. Perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, or feeding a crowd!


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

🍝 Restaurant-Quality – Tastes just like Maggiano’s!
🧀 Ultra-Cheesy – Three layers of melty goodness.
🍅 Rich Meat Sauce – Slow-cooked for deep flavor.
⏳ Make-Ahead Friendly – Assemble now, bake later.


Ingredients

*(Serves 8-10)*

For the Meat Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

  • 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed

  • 1 onion, finely diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Cheese Filling

  • 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese

  • 1 large egg

  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • ½ tsp salt

For Assembly

  • 12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or boiled)

  • 4 cups (450g) shredded mozzarella

  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan


Step-by-Step Instructions