Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Homemade Beef Lasagna, a layered masterpiece that brings together rich beef, savory marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Its hearty flavors and cheesy goodness are guaranteed to please everyone at the table. Whether you enjoy it fresh from the oven or reheat it for a meal prep delight, this lasagna is a crowd-pleaser that will have your loved ones coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
Instructions
- Cook the lasagna noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper. Stir in the marinara sauce and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian herbs, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer the beef sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese three times.
- Top with remaining beef sauce and cheeses. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then remove foil and bake until bubbly for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg