Description
This classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce and Melted Cheese delivers rich, savory layers of tender pasta, robust tomato beef sauce, and a golden, bubbling cheese topping perfect for a hearty family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 noodles lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 56 ounces crushed tomatoes (2 cans (28 ounces each))
- 6 ounces tomato paste (1 can)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil noodles until al dente and drain.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, then brown ground beef.
- Add tomatoes, paste, and spices; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
- Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and cheeses in a 9×13 dish.
- Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze unbaked lasagna for up to 3 months. Always let the dish rest before cutting to ensure clean slices.