Description
Achieve classic lasagna comfort with an ultra-simple method. Layers of oven-ready pasta, rich meat sauce, and melty cheese create a golden, crispy dish in under two hours using only fresh ingredients and clever technique.
Ingredients
Lasagna sheets (no-boil) – 1 package (12 sheets)
Ground beef (85% lean) – 1 lb
Diced onion – 1 cup (red or yellow)
Garlic cloves – 3 (freshly minced)
Canned crushed tomatoes – 2 cans (28 oz), fire-roasted preferred
Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme) – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Black pepper – 1/2 tsp (cracked)
Part-skim mozzarella – 1 1/2 cups (shredded)
Grated Parmesan – 1/2 cup (optional: use nutritional yeast for vegan)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
Spread 1/2 cup meat mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna sheets, then 1/2 cup meat mixture. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with a meat layer and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil, bake 10-15 minutes until golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For halal/vegetarian options, substitute ground turkey or plant-based protein. Use fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor. Letting lasagna rest ensures cleaner slices. Store leftovers airtight for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg