Description
A hearty and comforting classic Italian lasagna made with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the beef, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese with egg and basil in a bowl.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, and one-third of the mozzarella.
- Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce and remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the meat sauce or use fresh herbs in the ricotta mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lasagna, Italian, pasta, comfort food, cheese, baked