Description
This Cheesy Lasagna Recipe features layers of tender pasta, rich homemade beef sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings, this comforting classic delivers bold flavor, hearty texture, and irresistible cheesy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 700 g (24 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Extra mozzarella for topping
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish.
- Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and finish with sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Simmer the sauce for deeper flavor. Always let lasagna rest before cutting to keep layers intact. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat covered to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg