Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Recipe for Lasagna! This easy-to-make dish layers rich, savory meat sauce with a blend of creamy cheeses and tender pasta, creating a mouthwatering experience perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. The secret lies in its harmonious flavors and hearty texture, making it a beloved classic that will impress everyone around the table. With minimal steps and basic ingredients, even novice cooks can create a spectacular lasagna that is destined to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground beef (93/7)
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese (grated, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, bay leaves, basil, sugar, Italian seasoning, and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce followed by noodles and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers finishing with noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil during the last 15 minutes to allow browning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg