Description
This Beef and Cheese Lasagna is a comforting dish with layers of rich beef, creamy cheese, and tender pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef (Lean)
- 1 Onion (Finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 15 ounces Tomato Sauce (Quality, thick)
- 15 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
- 9 Lasagna Noodles (No-boil preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Salt (For boiling noodles)
- 1 cup Extra Mozzarella (For cheesy crust)
- to taste Fresh Basil Leaves (For garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onions turn translucent and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- Crumble ground beef into the skillet, stirring to break up meat. Cook until fully browned with no pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Pour in tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle bubble before reducing heat.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Let sauce cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes. Stir occasionally until it thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, chopped parsley, half the Parmesan, and a pinch of salt. Stir until creamy and smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring layers won’t stick.
- Spread a thin sauce layer in dish. Alternate noodles, sauce, dollops of ricotta mixture, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing. This cooling time helps set layers, making each slice hold together beautifully.
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg