Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade layered lasagna, a comforting dish that brings family and friends together. This delightful recipe features layers of rich marinara sauce, savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this lasagna is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Get ready to impress with this classic comfort food that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (oven-ready)
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage (lean)
- 15 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage for about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and half of the chopped basil; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and remaining basil until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella slices; repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg