Description
- Classic lasagna recipe with layers of seasoned meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese. A timeless comfort food made for gatherings, meal prep, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ground beef or Italian sausage
- Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato sauce
- Crushed tomatoes
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil
- Ricotta cheese
- Egg
- Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Brown beef and onion in a skillet. Drain fat.
- Add garlic, tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Boil noodles if not oven-ready.
- Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, meat, and cheese. Repeat.
- Bake covered at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use whole-milk ricotta for a richer flavor.
- Let it rest before slicing for cleaner layers.
- Great for freezing in individual portions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg