Description
This comforting lasagna features rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta and mozzarella layers, and a bold, glossy tomato base. Perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Ground beef (1 3/4 lbs or 700g, 90% lean)
Diced onion (1 medium)
Minced garlic (2-4 cloves)
Crushed tomatoes (28 oz or 800g, San Marzano recommended)
Dried Italian herbs (1 tbsp, e.g., basil, oregano)
Ricotta cheese (16 oz or 450g)
Shredded mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 lbs or 680g)
Lasagna noodles (12 oven-ready)
Egg (1 large)
Grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup, alcohol-free preferred)
Salt (1/2 tsp for cheese mixture, additional to taste)
Olive oil (2 tbsp)
Instructions
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Brown 1 3/4 lbs ground beef (90% lean), drain fat. Set aside.
Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent.
Add crushed tomatoes and dried Italian herbs to the skillet. Return cooked beef to the pot. Simmer 30-40 minutes until sauce reduces and thickens.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs, and 1/2 tsp salt. Blend until texture is grainy and smooth.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread 1/2 cup meat sauce as the base.
Layer oven-ready lasagna noodles (cover edges), spread a third of the ricotta mixture, and top with meat sauce and shredded mozzarella. Repeat layers two more times.
Finish with a top layer of meat sauce, 3-4 noodles, and remaining ricotta mixture. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top.
Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use oven-ready noodles to skip boiling.
Substitute half the ground beef with sautéed mushrooms for a lighter version.
Ensure Parmesan is labeled alcohol-free for halal compliance.
Letting the lasagna rest ensures cleaner slices and better flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 80
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lasagna slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg