Description

Homemade layered lasagna is a comforting classic that brings family and friends together around the dinner table. With rich layers of oven-ready noodles, savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, this dish is a celebration of flavor! Perfect for any occasion, it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients and will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 lb lean ground beef
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 medium onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until golden brown.
Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce, salt, and pepper.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and half of the chopped basil until smooth.
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and more meat sauce. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
Top with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta for a lighter option or add spinach/mushrooms for extra veggies. Allow the lasagna to rest before slicing for better shape.