I Made This Easy Lasagna for Friends, Now They Keep Asking for It

Need a cozy dinner idea that’s equal parts comfort and craveable? We’ve got you covered. Today, we're whipping up a bubbling homemade lasagna (yes, with layers and layers of cheesy magic) and the iconic Olive Garden-style salad—crisp, tangy, and completely irresistible. #lasagna #dinner #pastadinner #italianfood #comfortfood 📌 Full recipe below ⬇️ ⭐️ Printable recipe here: https://savoredeats.com/mini-sheet-pan-tostada-appetizers/ 📌 Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you want more easy dinner ideas! 💻 Our Website: https://afoodloverskitchen.com/dinner-and-a-side/ 📹 Our Tik Tok: @dinnerandaside ⭐️TOOLS USED IN OUR KITCHENS (affiliate): ➡️ My favorite cast iron skillet: https://amzn.to/3HqL8JN ➡️ My favorite stainless steel pan: https://amzn.to/45mPVUw ➡️ Ninja mini chopper: https://amzn.to/45w0KE1 ➡️ Air fryer (Ninja Max XL): https://amzn.to/3UksMNq ➡️ Knife set: https://amzn.to/46V2IOf ➡️ Cast iron grill pan: https://amzn.to/3UksMNq ➡️ Ninja Outdoor Woodfire Grill: https://amzn.to/40Yr08r RECIPES Classic Lasagna Makes 8 servings Prep 20 Cook 1 hour 50 minutes 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 onion, chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 15-ounce can tomato sauce 6-ounce can tomato paste 1/2 cup beef broth 1/4 cup fresh basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 12 lasagna noodles (don't use no boil noodles) 15 ounces ricotta 1 egg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated 1 cup Parmigiana-Reggiano, grated Pre-heat oven to 375°F(190°C). Prepare a 13×9 baking dish by spraying it with cooking oil. In a large pot, cook the ground beef and ground pork until just about done, crumbling as it cooks. Add onions and carrots and cook for about 6 more minutes. Add garlic and fennel seeds. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste. Then add the beef broth, baseil, oregano, salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1 hour, covered. With 30 minutes left, place the dried lasagna noodles in a 9x13 pan and pour over hot water. Let soak until the sauce is ready, about 30 minutes. Mix the ricotta, egg, fresh parsley, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spread a little sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Lay in pasta sheets, making sure not to overlap, and top it with 1/3 of the ricotta, mozzarella cheese, meat sauce and Parmesan. Make 3 layers, reserving enough sauce and cheese for the top. On top of the last layer of pasta, spread on the remaining meat sauce and top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover the baking dish with tin foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for 25 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Olive Garden Salad Makes 4 servings Prep 10 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 9 ounce bag of romaine salad mix 2 roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2 small red onion, sliced 8 ounces black olives, drained 8 ounces pepperoncinis, drained 2 cups croutons 1 cup parmesan, freshly grated In a jar, mix together the olive oil, white vinegar, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use. In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, sliced onions, black olives, pepperoncinis, croutons and freshly grated Parmesan. Toss it all together. Pour on the salad dressing. Toss to coat. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Welcome to Dinner and a Side on YouTube. We're here to help you level up your cooking skills and create better meals, faster. You’ll find all kinds of great dinner recipes - including main dishes and sides that will make your menu planning simple, as well as hundreds of cooking tips! We are a sister team, cooking in two separate kitchens, in two different states. Our channel is new, so we don’t have a lot of subscribers, but our mission isn’t new. We’ve been cooking together on https://afoodloverskitchen.com for years. If you give us a chance, we know we’ll win you over!