Jule's Restaurant Lasagna

For four decades, from its bustling opening night until the final closing bell, Jule's Italian Restaurant was the undisputed home of the most talked-about lasagna in the city. This wasn't just a dish; it was a nightly ritual, a culinary institution that defined an era of Italian-American dining. People would gather, not for the decor or the atmosphere, but for the towering, perfectly baked layers of what became known simply as "Jule's Lasagna."

Since the restaurant closed its doors years ago, a void has remained. The memory—and the legend—of that inimitable, decadent taste persists. Diners who experienced it still reminisce about the rich, slow-simmered red sauce, the creamy, perfectly seasoned blend of ricotta and mozzarella, and the tender, never-mushy pasta. It was a masterpiece of comfort food, a taste of authentic, time-honored tradition.

Now, after years of silence, the secret is finally out. We are proud to present the official, authentic recipe for Jule’s legendary lasagna. This is more than just instructions; it is your chance to transport yourself back to that bustling dining room and relive the truly decadent, unforgettable tastes that made Jule’s a legend. Prepare to bring a piece of history—and pure deliciousness—to your own table.

Ingredients

• 1-2 boxes of lasagna noodles or lasagne sheets

• 8 eggs slightly beaten

• 1 lb grated mozzarella cheese

• 4 lbs. ricotta cheese

• 3-5 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

• 3-5 tbsp sugar to taste

• salt and pepper to taste

• 16 oz Jule’s Classic Red Sauce

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

Cook noodles as directed in a large pot of salted water just until tender (al dente) or use fresh lasagna sheets

Assemble

• Mix the eggs, cheeses, sugar, salt, and pepper together

• Coat the  bottom of the lasagna pan with olive oil.

• Cover the pan with a layer of noodles/lasagna sheets

• Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top of noodles making certain to cover all of the pasta

• Repeat the layering process twice more until all of the cheese mixture is used

• Finish with cheese mixture on top layer

• Ensure all pasta is covered with the cheese mixture

• If necessary spread more grated mozzarella cheese on top to cover the pasta

• Cover loosely with foil to prevent the edges from burning

• Place in the oven and bake for about one (1) hour or until the cheese is set

• Remove and let cool

Serve

• Preheat your oven (or air-fryer) to 350 degrees

• Cut out a portion of lasagna

• In an oven-safe dish, add 3 tablespoons of Jules Classic Red to the bottom

• Place the portion on top of the sauce

• Add 2 tablespoons of Jules Classic Red to the top of the lasagna

• Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese

• Bake to melt the cheese and warm the sauce, about 10–15 minutes

Once the cheese is golden and the edges are bubbling, carefully pull the dish from the oven. Let it cool for just a minute—that sauce is hot!