Gooey Three Cheese Lasagna For A Comforting and Filling Dinner

This gooey, cheesy lasagna is the ultimate comforting dish, perfect for cosy nights or special gatherings.

Updated Jan 2, 2025, 09:56 PM IST

When it comes to dinner, only a few dishes offer the heartwarming and savoury satisfaction like a well-made lasagna. Layered with flavours and textures, this delicious lasagna features three types of cheese for an ultimate indulgence. Whether you are feeding a family or hosting friends, this dish is guaranteed to impress with its rich, cheesy and mouthwatering layers.

Using three kinds of cheese (mozzarella, parmesan and ricotta), it brings a depth of flavour and texture that single-cheese recipes simply can’t match. Together, these three cheeses create a balanced blend that’s flavorful, creamy, and just the right amount of savoury. So, make it for tonight's dinner and dive into the cheesy lasagna to enjoy a truly filling and satisfying meal!

Three Cheese Lasagna Recipe- Serves 8

Prep time- 30 min, cook time- 1 hour

With every forkful of this cheesy lasagna, you will enjoy layers of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, complemented by the rich homemade sauce.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce
2 tbsp	Olive oil
1	Onion, chopped
3 cloves	Garlic, minced
1 pound	Ground meat
1 can	Tomatoes, crushed
1 can	Tomato sauce
2 tbsp	Tomato paste
1 tsp	Dried basil
1 tsp	Dried oregano
To taste	Salt and pepper
For Cheese Mixture
1 1/2 cup	Ricotta cheese
1	Egg, beaten
2 tbsp	Fresh parsley, chopped
For Assembly
12	Lasagna noodles
3 cups	Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups	Parmesan cheese, grated
As needed	Fresh basil, chopped

Method

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the ground meat to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and lay them flat on a sheet of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the beaten egg and fresh parsley or basil. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
Place 3–4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping. Spread a third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then add a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan.
Repeat the layering process two more times (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan).
For the final layer, add remaining noodles, and a generous amount of sauce, and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes.
For the best texture, let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before cutting to allow the layers to set.
Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm with a side of garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.

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