Description
A classic Italian lasagna filled with rich meat sauce, layers of cheese, and a hint of herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the meat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, egg, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture in a baking dish, repeating layers.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg