A classic Italian-American dish with layers of pasta, cheese, and meat sauce.
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Skills Required
None
Ingredients & Nutrition
500 kcal
Calories
35g
Protein
25g
Fat
35g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
1300mg
Sodium
- 9 Lasagna Noodles
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1, chopped Onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 (28 oz) can Canned Crushed Tomatoes
- 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
- 1 lb, shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Egg
Equipment Needed
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
- Box Grater
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Make a vegetarian lasagna with spinach and mushrooms.
- Use a white béchamel sauce instead of ricotta for a different style.
- Add a layer of pesto for extra flavor.
- Use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for a spicier taste.
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 of the mozzarella, parmesan, and egg.
4. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles, then a layer of the ricotta mixture. Repeat layers.
5. Top with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.