Description
This classic beef lasagna is a comforting dish that everyone loves, featuring layers of delicious beef, cheese, and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Add crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain.
- In a baking dish, layer noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Letting the lasagna rest before serving helps it hold its shape.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg