Description
This lasagna recipe features rich layers of pasta, cheese, and flavorful sauce, making it a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles.
- Add half of the cooked ground beef on top of the ricotta.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the beef.
- Repeat the layers: add another layer of noodles, remaining ricotta, remaining beef, and another cup of mozzarella.
- Top with a final layer of noodles and the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Allow the lasagna to rest before cutting for better serving.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: recipes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: lasagna, pasta, comfort food, Italian, cheesy