Description
A comforting and hearty lasagna filled with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and tender pasta, reminiscent of cherished family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the meat sauce by heating olive oil in a skillet, then sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese with egg, garlic powder, salt, and herbs in a mixing bowl.
- Layer a greased baking dish with meat sauce, lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest the lasagna for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
Allow lasagna to rest before cutting to enhance texture and prevent messiness. Quality ingredients make a big difference in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lasagna, beef, comfort food, Italian recipe, family dinner