Savor Every Layer of Homemade Beef Lasagna Bliss

This Easy Beef Lasagna recipe layers savory meat sauce and creamy cheeses for a comforting dish.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 50

Resting Time 15

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce

1 pound Ground Beef 85/15 lean for best flavor
1 medium Onion chopped, yellow is best
3 cloves Garlic minced
28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For the Cheese Filling

15 ounces Ricotta Cheese whole milk preferred
1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
1 large Egg for binding
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped

For the Lasagna Layers

12 ounces Lasagna Noodles no-boil preferred
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Equipment

Oven
Large skillet
Mixing bowls
Baking Dish

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Beef Lasagna

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.
Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet, then add garlic and simmer with tomatoes and spices.
Combine ricotta, half of the Parmesan, egg, and parsley until smooth.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions or skip if using no-boil.
Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, and cheeses in a greased baking dish. Repeat layers.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake until golden.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allowing the lasagna to rest is crucial for easy slicing and to enhance flavor melding.

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