Description
A comforting, crowd-pleasing lasagna with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 24 oz (680 g) canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 oz (170 g) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 15 oz (425 g) ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 16 oz (450 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 4–5 minutes). Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, a pinch of salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer noodles over the sauce, then spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, top with 1/3 of the meat sauce, and sprinkle with a layer of mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with a generous layer of mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool and set for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Lasagna is calorie- and fat-dense due to cheeses and ground meat. For lighter versions, use lean meats and low-fat cheeses.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg