Description
A comforting lasagna layered with cheesy goodness and meaty flavor, this recipe delivers a warm hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 oz no boil lasagna noodles
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish, followed by noodles, then ricotta mixture. Repeat layers finishing with meat sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Let it rest before slicing for the best results. Use quality ingredients for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lasagna, comfort food, Italian, cheesy, beef