Homemade Beef Lasagna with Melted Mozzarella
A hearty and comforting baked pasta dish layered with seasoned ground beef, sliced mozzarella, chicken ham, and a rich bolognese sauce. Perfect for feeding the whole family on a cozy evening.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 6 lasagna sheets
- 300 g (10 oz) sliced mozzarella
- 300 g (10 oz) chicken ham or turkey ham
- 1 jar ready-made bolognese sauce
- 200 ml (¾ cup) light cream
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 beef stock cube
- Fresh parsley and cilantro
- ½ bell pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Dried oregano, to taste
- Grated cheese (parmesan or cheddar), to taste
- Salt and olive oil
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Directions
- 1
Blend the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, bell pepper, and stock cube into a smooth paste. Mix thoroughly into the ground beef.
- 2
Stir in the tomato paste and cook over medium heat for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
- 3
Cook the lasagna sheets in a large pot of salted boiling water with a splash of oil until al dente. Drain and set aside in cold water.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Spread a layer of bolognese sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- 5
Add 3 lasagna sheets, then layer with ground beef, chicken ham, mozzarella, and another spoonful of bolognese sauce.
- 6
Repeat the layers: pasta, beef, ham, mozzarella, sauce. Finish with a drizzle of cream, a generous handful of grated cheese, and a sprinkle of oregano.
- 7
Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Make the meat sauce a day ahead for deeper, richer flavor. Swap chicken ham for sliced pepperoni or cooked Italian sausage for a bolder taste.
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