Classic Lasagna: Discover the Perfect Homemade Recipe!
A classic Italian dish made with layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and tomato sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 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.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the beef; simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, a layer of mozzarella, and more meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, remaining meat sauce, and topping with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with sautéed vegetables.
- Lasagna can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg