Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeone'sLasagna (meat, Cheese Or Veggie) Recipe

Lasagna (meat, Cheese Or Veggie) Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time1h
Serves8

Make Lasagna (meat, Cheese Or Veggie) Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meat Lasagna Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Meat (if making Meat Lasagna)

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables (if making Veggie Lasagna)

    In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, and spinach. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the meat or veggie mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Prepare Cheese Mixture

    In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembling the Lasagna

  1. 5

    Layering Ingredients

    Spread a thin layer of the meat or veggie sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top, then spread a portion of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Add another layer of sauce, followed by more noodles, repeating the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with sauce on top.

  2. 6

    Top with Cheese

    Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the final layer of sauce.

Baking

  1. 7

    Bake the Lasagna

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

  2. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the lasagna to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

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