Description
A comforting and delicious homemade lasagna packed with layers of flavor, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey or chicken)
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the noodles al dente according to package instructions.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat and toss in the chopped onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add ground beef and brown for 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for at least 15 minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese with the egg in a bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble in a 9×13 inch baking dish, layering meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For healthier options, use lean turkey or chicken, part-skim ricotta, and load up on veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg