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Barilla Lasagna Recipe

The Crispy Chef
Make your family dinner or special occasion unforgettable with this classic Barilla lasagna recipe. Combining oven-ready noodles, a rich meat sauce, and top-quality cheeses, it delivers authentic Italian flavor with a perfect balance of comfort and sophistication.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Food processor
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Ricotta Filling:

  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Other Layers:

  • 1 box Barilla no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions
 

Prepare the Meat Sauce:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook until onions are soft.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and heavy cream. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Make the Ricotta Filling:

  • In a food processor, blend ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley until smooth.

Assemble the Lasagna:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Layer with Barilla no-boil lasagna noodles.
  • Spread ricotta mixture over noodles, followed by meat sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano on top.

Bake the Lasagna:

  • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), remove foil, and bake for another 20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gFiber: 3g
Keyword Barilla recipe, Italian lasagna, lasagna, lasagna with cheese, no-boil lasagna noodles
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