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Lasagna Recipe

Savory Lasagna Recipe That Feels Like Home-Cooked Love

This Lasagna Recipe brings layers of tender pasta, hearty meat sauce, and creamy cheese for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Lasagna Noodles Use for a 9x13-inch pan; oven-ready noodles require more sauce.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 2 lbs Ground Beef Can swap in ground turkey or sausage for variation.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, yellow or white onion recommended.
  • 32 oz Spaghetti Sauce Use your favorite jarred sauce or a homemade sauce.
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 16 oz Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese.
  • 3 cup Mozzarella Cheese Try substituting provolone for a unique flavor.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Try Pecorino Romano for an alternative.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Soak 9 sheets of lasagna noodles in very hot water for about 15 minutes until pliable.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown 2 lbs of ground beef for approximately 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add one chopped onion to the browned beef and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
  4. Carefully stir in 32 oz of spaghetti sauce and 16 oz of ricotta cheese, heating for about 5 minutes.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
  6. Layer 3 noodles, then 2 cups of meat sauce, topped with 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan. Repeat for two more layers.
  7. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes, removing foil during the last 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Freezer-friendly. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.

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