Description
A rich Italian-American lasagna with tender pasta, savory ground beef sauce, and a creamy three-cheese blend. Layers of mozzarella and ricotta create a soft, indulgent texture without being watery or greasy.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles, 12
Ground Beef, 1 pound
Marinara Sauce, 24 oz jar
Dried Oregano, 1 tablespoon
Dried Basil, 1 tablespoon
Mozzarella Cheese, 8 oz
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, 1/2 cup
Ricotta Cheese, 1 1/2 cups
Egg, 1
Salt, to taste
Garlic, 2 cloves (minced)
Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons
Water, 1 cup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat olive oil in skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant
Add ground beef, cook until browned to form 1/4″ layer
Stir in marinara, oregano, basil; simmer 15 minutes
In bowl, mix ricotta with egg and a pinch of salt until smooth
Line 9×13″ baking dish with thin layer of sauce
Layer 3 noodles, 1/3 ricotta mixture, 1/3 beef sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, and Parmigiano
Repeat layers two more times (total 3 layers), ending with top layer of mozzarella and Parmigiano
Pour water into oven, create steam jacket
Bake 25 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake 20 minutes more
Rest 15 minutes before slicing
Notes
Use gluten-free lasagna noodles for dietary restrictions
Boil noodles 2 minutes less than package instructions for firmer texture
Add spinach or mushrooms to beef sauce for variation
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Easy Pasta Recipes for Quick Family Dinners
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg