Description
This Simple Lasagna Recipe is a comforting, cheesy classic perfect for family dinners. Layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy ricotta make every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna sheets
- 500g ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 800g canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 500g ricotta cheese
- 250g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, egg, and Parmesan in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish.
- Layer lasagna sheets, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil, bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, bake 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- No-boil pasta works well.
- Add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for a day before baking.
- Freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg