Description
A hearty blend of layers featuring savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat. Drain any fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer noodles, beef mixture, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering.
- Finish with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge overnight.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg