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Classic Lasagna
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Description
A rich and savory classic Italian lasagna layered with pasta, meat sauce, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half of the beef, half of the ricotta mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process, finishing with noodles and marinara sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg