Description
Beef Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This layered dish features rich ground beef simmered in marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all enveloped in tender lasagna noodles. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone at the table craving more. Plus, it’s easy to customize with extra veggies or different cheeses for a personal touch. Get ready to impress with this timeless classic!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
9–12 lasagna noodles
3 cups marinara sauce
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C).
2. Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, half of the Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper.
4. In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and finish with mozzarella.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes; uncover for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating saut?ed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms between layers.
You can prepare the lasagna ahead of time; simply refrigerate unbaked for up to two days or freeze it unbaked for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 28g