Description
This Easy Beef Lasagna Recipe layers seasoned ground beef and tomato sauce with creamy ricotta, Parmesan, lasagna noodles, and plenty of melted mozzarella for a classic homemade dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet or saucepan until the beef is browned and the onion has softened, breaking the beef apart as it cooks. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce has a rich, cohesive consistency and the flavors have come together.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl until evenly combined and creamy.
- If using regular lasagna noodles, cook them according to the package directions and drain well. No-boil noodles can be kept ready for assembly according to their package instructions.
- Spread a layer of beef and tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Add lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, more beef sauce, and mozzarella. Continue layering until the ingredients are used. Finish with the shredded mozzarella.
- Bake the assembled lasagna until the mozzarella is melted and the lasagna is hot throughout. Let it rest briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use either no-boil or regular lasagna noodles; prepare regular noodles according to their package directions before assembly.
- Spread the sauce and ricotta mixture evenly between layers for balanced portions.
- Let the lasagna rest briefly after baking before slicing so the layers are easier to serve.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 430–500 calories
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