Classic Homemade Lasagna
Recipe: #44377
March 26, 2025
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"This classic homemade lasagna is rich, cheesy, and packed with layers of delicious flavor. It's a family favorite, perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner. The combination of perfectly seasoned meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese makes this dish irresistible!"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (499.5 g)
- Calories 456.1
- Total Fat - 25.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 11.1 g
- Cholesterol - 244.3 mg
- Sodium - 908.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 16.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
- Sugars - 9.8 g
- Protein - 41.1 g
- Calcium - 504.8 mg
- Iron - 5.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 66.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
Step 2
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and parsley until well combined.
Step 6
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 7
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 8
Layer three cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Step 9
Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
Step 10
Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese.
Step 11
Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese on top.
Step 12
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Step 13
Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 14
Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips
No special items needed.