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The Best Lasagna Recipe

The Best Lasagna Recipe Your Family Will Love Forever

This hearty lasagna recipe layers meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella for a comforting dish the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 1 box Lasagna Noodles Choose no-boil for convenience or traditional for best texture.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Opt for 80-85% lean for flavor.
  • 1 Onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 48 oz Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
  • Italian Seasoning To taste.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional.
For the Cheesy Mixture
  • 1.5 cups Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be substituted.
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a towel.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then add minced garlic for the last minute.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce and seasonings. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Mix ricotta cheese, egg, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Layer the lasagna starting with meat sauce, then noodles, half the ricotta mixture, and a third of mozzarella; repeat twice, ending with noodles and sauce.
  6. Top the last layer with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 30 minutes until bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make-ahead by preparing the lasagna a day in advance. Just refrigerate until baking.

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