Description
A hearty and comforting classic lasagna recipe layered with rich tomato sauce, creamy cheese, and savory ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the marinara sauce to the meat and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta cheese with the egg, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and another layer of meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers, ending with meat sauce and topping with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with sautéed vegetables such as zucchini and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lasagna, Italian, Pasta, Comfort Food, Cheese