Creamy Vodka Mascarpone Lasagna — The Elevated Italian-American Classic

Authentic Italian Gourmet Pasta Sauce. No Added Sugar. Ever.

Classic lasagna is already one of the great dishes of Italian-American cooking. Vodka Mascarpone lasagna is what happens when you take that classic and elevate it — replacing the marinara with a rich, creamy Vodka Mascarpone sauce that wraps around every layer of pasta and ricotta in a way that's indulgent, complex, and deeply satisfying.

Albanese's Finest Vodka Mascarpone — made with real mascarpone, premium tomatoes, and no added sugar — is the authentic Italian gourmet pasta sauce that makes this dish extraordinary. The mascarpone in the sauce echoes the ricotta in the filling, creating a layered creaminess that's unlike any lasagna you've had before.

• 1 lb lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
• 2 jars Albanese's Finest Vodka Mascarpone sauce (24 oz each)
• 32 oz whole-milk ricotta
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
• Fresh basil for serving

Step 1 — Cook the noodles (if using regular). Boil lasagna noodles 2 minutes under al dente. Drain and lay flat on oiled baking sheets.

Step 2 — Make the ricotta mixture. Combine ricotta, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmigiano, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until smooth.

Step 3 — Preheat and prep. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 4 — Layer the lasagna.

• Layer 1: ½ cup Vodka Mascarpone sauce on the bottom
• Layer 2: Noodles
• Layer 3: Half the ricotta mixture
• Layer 4: 1 cup Vodka Mascarpone sauce
• Layer 5: 1 cup mozzarella
• Layer 6: Noodles
• Layer 7: Remaining ricotta mixture
• Layer 8: 1 cup Vodka Mascarpone sauce
• Layer 9: 1 cup mozzarella
• Layer 10: Noodles
• Layer 11: Remaining sauce
• Layer 12: Remaining mozzarella and Parmigiano

Step 5 — Bake covered. Cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes.

Step 6 — Uncover and brown. Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Step 7 — Rest before cutting. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting.

Two jars of sauce. Vodka Mascarpone lasagna needs generous sauce between every layer. Two jars ensures the lasagna stays moist and creamy through the long baking time.

The resting step is mandatory. Fifteen minutes of resting lets the layers set. Cut it too soon and you'll have a delicious, saucy mess.

Make it ahead. Assemble the day before, refrigerate, and bake the next day. Add 15 minutes to the covered baking time.

Variations

Vodka Mascarpone Lasagna with Sausage: Add 1 lb of browned Italian sausage between the layers.

Classic Marinara Lasagna: Prefer the traditional version? See our Classic Lasagna with Marinara recipe.

About the Sauce

Albanese's Finest Vodka Mascarpone is made with real mascarpone — the Italian cream cheese that gives this sauce its signature richness. No added sugar means the tomato flavor comes through clean and bright. It's the authentic Italian gourmet pasta sauce that makes this lasagna taste extraordinary.

No added sugar. Small-batch. Founder-made.

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