Description
A delicious and hearty classic lasagna recipe that layers noodles, beef, cheese, and marinara.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until just tender. Drain and lay flat to prevent sticking. Tip: Slightly firm noodles finish cooking perfectly in the oven.
- Prepare the Beef Sauce: Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, then ground beef and cook until browned. Drain fat. Tip: Draining excess fat keeps layers clean and balanced.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir marinara sauce into beef and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Tip: Simmering thickens the sauce and prevents watery lasagna.
- Mix Ricotta Filling: Combine ricotta and egg until smooth. Tip: The egg helps the lasagna slice cleanly.
- Assemble the Layers: Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and repeat. Finish with sauce and cheeses. Tip: Thin, even layers bake more evenly.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Tip: Removing foil late allows golden cheese without drying.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Tip: Resting helps layers set firmly.
Notes
- This lasagna can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator; just add additional cooking time to heat through.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg