Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this authentic Maggiano’s Lasagna Recipe, designed to transport your taste buds straight to Italy. Layered with tender pasta sheets, savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this dish delivers a delightful balance of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Ideal for special occasions or cozy weeknight dinners, each slice promises a mouthwatering experience. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal ready in no time. Prepare yourself for layers of deliciousness that are sure to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles (traditional or no-boil)
- Ground beef (lean)
- Ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and add marinara sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with half of the Parmesan and chopped basil until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg