Description
A classic beef lasagna recipe that’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for family dinners. This easy-to-follow dish features layers of tender pasta, savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and creamy cheese, creating a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce simmers, cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
- Spoon about one-third of the remaining meat sauce over the mozzarella.
- Repeat layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, half of the remaining mozzarella, and half of the remaining meat sauce.
- Top with the final layer of noodles, remaining meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
- Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of red wine to the simmering sauce.
- If you prefer a smoother ricotta layer, you can blend the ricotta, egg, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor.
- Ensure your lasagna noodles are fully submerged in the sauce to prevent them from drying out.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg