Description
Indulge in this classic Lasagna recipe, featuring layers of perfectly cooked noodles, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese. A comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasagna Noodles:
- 12 lasagna noodles
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef (or half beef, half Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese Mixture:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for ricotta)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the noodles: in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the meat sauce: by cooking onion, garlic, and meat until browned. Add tomatoes, paste, and seasonings. Simmer.
- Mix the ricotta: with egg and salt.
- Assemble the lasagna: layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Bake: covered with foil, then uncovered, until bubbly and golden.
- Rest: before serving.
Notes
- Lasagna can be made a day ahead and baked when ready.
- For a lighter version, use cottage cheese or add spinach to the cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
