Description
Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With layers of rich ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, this lasagna will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Easy to prepare and bake, it’s a reliable recipe that brings back cherished memories of shared meals over the years.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (traditional or no-boil)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping onions and garlic and measuring out cheeses.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onions until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes along with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with an egg, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 82mg