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Classic Lasagna Recipe with Ground Beef

This simple lasagna recipe is packed full of flavor!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Corinne Schmitt

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 30 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 24 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 16 ounce box lasagna pasta

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add olive oil to pan and sauté the meat.
  • Drain the fat out of the meat and add in the garlic. Cook until you smell the garlic.
  • Drain the tomatoes and add them to the ground beef. Add sugar and cook the mixture until it is bubbling.
  • Cook your noodles according to the direction on the noodle package.
  • Mix the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1 egg in a bowl until combined.
  • Put a layer of sauce in a 9X13 pan. Add layer of lasagna noodles on top, then add a layer of the sauce. Next put on a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture and then add on a lot of mozzarella cheese. Next another layer of noodles, then more meat sauce, then more ricotta cheese, and another layer of mozzarella. Finish up with one more layer of noodles, followed by a layer of sauce, and lastly more cheeses.
  • Pop in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. The cheese should be melted and the sauce bubbling.

Notes

  • Don't overcook the noodles. They should be al dente. Pay close attention to the directions on the box to be certain.
  • Make sure to let your sauce simmer for at least 10 minutes to develop a deep, rich flavor.
  • Try to make your layers even so that they cook evenly.
  • Let your lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes after you remove it from the oven to make it easier to cut and serve.
  • Freshly grated cheeses will melt better and have superior flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg