- Serves: 8 People
- Prepare Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Difficulty:
Medium
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Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food—layers of rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey melted cheese. This recipe brings together a perfect balance of flavors that will make your taste buds sing. Whether you're serving it for a special dinner or a cozy family meal, it’s always a hit!
Ingredients
Directions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles:
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
- Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
- Add another layer of meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, sauce) until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let the lasagna cool for about 15 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
- Tips:
- Make-Ahead: You can assemble the lasagna a day ahead and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute the ground beef with a mixture of sautéed vegetables like zucchini, spinach, and mushrooms.
- Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of heat, or use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for a richer flavor.
Classic Lasagna Recipe
- Serves: 8 People
- Prepare Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Difficulty:
Medium
Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food—layers of rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey melted cheese. This recipe brings together a perfect balance of flavors that will make your taste buds sing. Whether you're serving it for a special dinner or a cozy family meal, it’s always a hit!
Ingredients
Directions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles:
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
- Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
- Add another layer of meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, sauce) until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let the lasagna cool for about 15 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
- Tips:
- Make-Ahead: You can assemble the lasagna a day ahead and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute the ground beef with a mixture of sautéed vegetables like zucchini, spinach, and mushrooms.
- Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of heat, or use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for a richer flavor.
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