Classic Lasagna: Indulgent Ricotta and Beef Sauce Delight
Delight in the layers of classic lasagna made with rich ricotta and flavorful beef sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, then half of the ricotta mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and one-third of the meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: classic lasagna, ricotta, beef sauce, pasta, comfort food