High Calorie Dinner: Lasagna Bolognese with Mozzarella Recipe

Layers of pasta, meat sauce, and molten mozzarella. Lasagna is the high calorie dinner that gets better each day as leftovers — if it survives that long.

Cook 130 min Difficulty HARD 610 kcal
#high protein
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • lasagna noodles (dry) 12 pieces
  • ground beef (80/20) 1.5 lbs
  • mild Italian sausage (casing removed) 0.75 lbs
  • whole milk mozzarella cheese (shredded) 3 cups
  • ricotta cheese (whole milk) 2 cups
  • Parmesan cheese (grated) 1 cup
  • onion (medium, diced) 1 piece
  • carrot (small, diced) 1 piece
  • celery stalk (diced) 1 piece
  • egg (large) 1 piece
Seasonings/Sauce
  • tomato paste 3 tbsp
  • canned crushed tomatoes 2 cups
  • olive oil 2 tbsp
  • garlic (minced) 3 cloves
  • dried oregano 1 tsp
  • dried basil 1 tsp
  • kosher salt 2 tsp
  • black pepper 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 42 g 28%
Protein 34 g 22%
Fat 35 g 50%
Serving size 290g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté diced onion, carrot, and celery for 4–5 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef and sausage. Cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned and most moisture has evaporated—about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes to caramelize. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, 1.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp pepper. Lower to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 50 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente. Drain and lay flat on a towel to prevent sticking.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, half the Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  6. 6

    Assemble the lasagna: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer noodles, a third of the ricotta mixture, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat for three layers, finishing with sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

  7. 7

    Cover with foil (tent to avoid cheese contact) and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes, until bubbling and golden. Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Lasagna Bolognese with Mozzarella recipe?
The heart of this lasagna is its rich bolognese sauce, built from a base of ground beef, Italian sausage, and aromatics like onion, carrot, and celery. Together with layers of creamy ricotta and plenty of gooey mozzarella cheese, the combination defines the dish’s classic flavor and satisfying richness.
Q. How can I prevent the lasagna from becoming watery or undercooked?
Simmer the meat sauce until most moisture evaporates and it has thickened, and make sure the noodles are cooked al dente, not overly soft. Allow the assembled lasagna to rest at least 20 minutes after baking; this lets the layers set and prevents excess liquid when slicing.
Q. What's the ideal oven temperature and bake time for perfect texture?
Bake the lasagna at 375°F, covered with foil for 30 minutes to retain moisture, then uncovered for 20 minutes to brown the cheese. The initial covered phase ensures the interior cooks through gently, while finishing uncovered gives a bubbling, golden crust.
Q. How many calories and macronutrients does each serving contain?
Each serving of this recipe (290g) provides approximately 610 kcal, with 42 grams carbohydrates (28% of calories), 34 grams protein (22%), and 35 grams fat (50%). This aligns with a high-calorie, protein-rich dinner.
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