Lasagna
This classic lasagna recipe is made with layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Mozzarella cheese - 2 cups, shredded
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Egg - 1
- Ricotta cheese - 2 cups
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Italian seasoning - 1 tablespoon
- Tomato paste - 1/4 cup
- Tomato sauce - 2 cups
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Ground beef - 1 pound
- Lasagna noodles - 12 sheets
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of meat sauce and mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 10g