Description
Indulge in the comforting layers of classic lasagna with meat sauce, where rich pasta meets savory ground beef and gooey cheese. This family favorite creates a delightful aroma that will fill your kitchen and warm your heart. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is simple to prepare yet impressive enough to steal the show. Dive in and experience a symphony of flavors reminiscent of home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or traditional)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 15 oz tomato sauce (no added sugar)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil; simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with an egg, salt, pepper, and some Parmesan.
- In a baking dish, spread some meat sauce at the bottom; layer with noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg