Description
Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce is a comforting classic that layers rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese into an irresistible dish. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this lasagna brings warmth and joy to your table. With foolproof techniques, even novice cooks will impress loved ones with its stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic.
- Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Add canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers and finish with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for another 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg