Description
Homemade lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted mozzarella. This hearty dish combines tender pasta and savory beef to create a mouthwatering experience that brings families together around the dinner table. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe promises to deliver love in every cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and mix in marinara sauce until heated through.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and half of the grated Parmesan; mix until smooth.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat until ingredients are used up.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg