Description
Experience the warmth of family gatherings with this homemade lasagna recipe. Layers of tender pasta, savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella come together to create a mouthwatering masterpiece. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this dish is surprisingly simple to prepare and can easily be customized to suit any taste preference. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this comforting classic that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with one egg, salt, pepper, and half of the chopped basil until smooth.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer noodles, followed by the ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and more meat sauce. Repeat layers and finish with mozzarella on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg