Classic Beef Lasagna
Pasta

Classic Beef Lasagna

A timeless and comforting beef lasagna recipe, perfect for family dinners.

Prep⏱️ 10 min
Cook🔥 25 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 12 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the onion is tender. Drain off any excess grease.

  2. 2

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, cook the broken lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  5. 5

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.

  6. 6

    Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  7. 7

    Arrange one-third of the cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.

  8. 8

    Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.

  10. 10

    Repeat the layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, and another third of the mozzarella cheese.

  11. 11

    Top with the remaining noodles and the remaining meat sauce.

  12. 12

    Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.

  13. 13

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

  14. 14

    Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.

  15. 15

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.