Description
A heartwarming lasagna recipe filled with layers of noodles, cheese, and rich meat sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 Lasagna noodles
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 Egg
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Layer in a baking dish: spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan on top.
- Cover the dish with foil (spraying the underside with cooking spray) and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make-ahead option available. Can be customized with vegetables or different meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg