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