Description
A classic lasagna recipe with layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound ground beef (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano.
- If using ground beef, heat olive oil in a pan and cook the beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Add half of the cooked ground beef (if using) and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Repeat the layers: sauce, noodles, ricotta, beef, and cheeses.
- Top with the remaining noodles, sauce, and cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or omit it for a vegetarian version.
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lasagna recipe, lasagna with ricotta, classic lasagna, Italian lasagna, vegetarian lasagna