Description
Easy Cheesy Lasagna is a comforting layered pasta dish made with rich beef tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. This homemade classic is perfect for family dinners and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 700 g tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion in olive oil, add garlic, then brown ground beef.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and seasonings. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
- Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a baking dish.
- Repeat layers and finish with cheese on top.
- Bake covered at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let the lasagna rest before cutting for clean slices. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Add spinach or mushrooms for variation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg