Bobby Flay Lasagna Recipe

This Bobby Flay Lasagna Recipe is a hearty and classic recipe, which features sweet Italian sausage and creamy ricotta cheese. It’s the ultimate Sunday family dinner, ready in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Bobby Flay Lasagna Ingredients

Meat Sauce:

• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
• ¾ pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
• 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided (half for sauce, half for ricotta)
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Assembly:

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 16 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• ¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make Bobby Flay Lasagna

1. Brown the meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the sweet Italian sausage, lean ground beef, minced onion, and crushed garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Simmer the sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Add the sugar, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and black pepper. Stir well. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This long simmer develops the deep flavor.
3. Boil the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes (al dente). Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking and prevent sticking.
4. Prepare the cheese filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix until smooth and combined.
5. Assemble the lasagna: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread about 1 ½ cups of the meat sauce across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 lasagna noodles over the sauce (overlap slightly if needed). Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with one-third of the sliced mozzarella cheese. Spoon another 1 ½ cups of meat sauce over the cheese, and sprinkle with ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, sauce, parmesan). Top with any remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Bake: Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray (to prevent the cheese from sticking to it). Cover the baking dish tightly with the foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
7. Rest and serve: Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. This allows the layers to set so it cuts neatly. Serve warm.

Recipe Tips

• Why Fennel Seeds? Fennel seeds are the signature flavor of Italian sausage. Adding extra seeds to the sauce amplifies that savory, anise-like flavor profile that distinguishes a great meat sauce.
• The Sugar Trick: The 2 tablespoons of sugar neutralize the acidity of the canned tomatoes. It doesn’t make the sauce sweet; it balances the flavors for a rich, savory finish.
• Rinsing Noodles: While usually you shouldn’t rinse pasta, for lasagna it is helpful to rinse them with cold water so they don’t stick together while you are assembling the layers.
• Spray the Foil: Don’t skip spraying the foil with oil! There is nothing sadder than pulling the foil off a lasagna and taking all the melted cheese with it.

What To Serve With Bobby Flay Lasagna

This is a heavy, rich meal, so pair it with sides that offer crunch and acidity.

• Caesar Salad: The crisp romaine and tangy dressing cut the richness.
• Garlic Bread: Essential for mopping up the extra sauce.
• Roasted Broccoli: A simple green vegetable balances the plate.
• Red Wine: A Chianti or Sangiovese pairs perfectly.

How To Store Bobby Flay Lasagna Recipe

• Refrigerate: Let the lasagna cool completely. Cover tightly with foil or transfer slices to an airtight container. It will keep for 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave, or warm the whole dish (covered with foil) in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes.
• Freeze: You can freeze the baked or unbaked lasagna. If baking from frozen, allow for 1.5 to 2 hours of cooking time covered, then uncover to brown.

Bobby Flay Lasagna Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 750
• Total Fat: 35g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• Sodium: 1400mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 65g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 12g
• Protein: 45g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving based on 8 servings.

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