Description
Homemade lasagna brings a delightful blend of bubbling cheese, savory meat, and rich sauce that creates a comforting meal everyone loves. This hearty dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners and offers layers of flavor that evoke warm memories. Making it is simple, allowing you to enjoy the process as much as the delicious outcome!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil or traditional)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to package instructions; drain and lay flat.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess grease and add tomato sauce to simmer.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella; repeat layers.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg