Description
A comforting and indulgent easy homemade lasagna with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the Dutch oven, spread a layer of ricotta mixture, followed by meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella, repeating layers.
- Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then remove cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare a day in advance and refrigerate overnight. Consider customizing with vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg