Description
A rich, comforting lasagna layered with flavorful meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz (680 g) marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 15 oz (425 g) ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced onion and garlic, and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in marinara sauce and tomato paste, then let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg, chopped parsley, and salt.
- If using regular lasagna noodles, parboil them for 6-8 minutes. If using no-boil, skip this step.
- Layer the baking dish with sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat the layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-40 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing to set the layers.
Notes
For best results, use part-skim cheeses and lean ground meat to manage calories while maintaining creaminess. This lasagna improves in flavor if left to sit overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg