Description
Indulge in the comforting layers of Traditional Beef Lasagna, a classic Italian dish that brings family and friends together. With rich ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella nestled between tender pasta sheets, this lasagna is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, each slice promises warmth and deliciousness that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (or 2 tsp dried basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat and stir in marinara sauce; simmer until heated through.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and fresh basil until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of the baking dish. Layer noodles, half the ricotta mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with meat sauce topped generously with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow resting for 10 minutes before slicing to maintain layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg