The Best Homemade Lasagna Recipe
Discover the ultimate homemade lasagna recipe, layered with savory beef, rich ricotta, and melty mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners, weeknight meals, or making ahead for a crowd. Enjoy classic comfort food with every bite!
Kochutensilien
- Large pan or skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Medium mixing bowl
Zutaten
- For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- For the Cheese Mixture:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Lasagna:
- 12 lasagna noodles regular or no-boil
- Extra mozzarella and Parmesan for topping
Anleitungen
- Make the Meat Sauce: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and parsley (if using). Season with salt and pepper and mix until smooth.
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: If using regular noodles, cook them according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a bit of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer 3-4 noodles on top. Add a layer of cheese mixture, then cover with more meat sauce. Repeat with another layer of noodles, cheese, and sauce. Top with a final layer of noodles, remaining sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake the Lasagna: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notizen
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with sautéed vegetables such as mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.
You can prepare this lasagna ahead of time. Assemble it, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for up to a day before baking.
Leftovers taste great! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
If using no-boil noodles, skip the boiling step and follow the package instructions for baking.
Nährwerte
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 24gFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
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