Description
Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and gooey cheese that meld together in perfect harmony. This classic recipe is not only easy to prepare but also great for meal prep or feeding a crowd. With its bubbling, golden top and savory aroma, this lasagna will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Dive into a delightful experience that brings family and friends together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 beaten egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using regular noodles, cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with half of the Parmesan, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and basil.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with meat sauce topped with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with cooked vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. - Freeze leftover portions wrapped tightly for later enjoyment.