Description
This classic Lasagna recipe is a comforting and satisfying Italian dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of hearty meat sauce, creamy ricotta mixture, and gooey cheese make every bite a delight.
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Filling:
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other:
- 9 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, cook onion and garlic, then brown the ground beef. Add marinara, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, and salt.
- Layer: In a 9×13-inch dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and repeat. Top with Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then uncover and bake until golden. Rest before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce or use Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
