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Classic lasagna
Classic lasagna
Classic lasagna is a delicious Italian dish made with layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, ground meat (such as beef or sausage), tomato sauce, and sometimes vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. The layers are typically topped with more cheese and baked until bubbly and golden brown.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can pasta sauce (24 oz) your choice
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 9 lasagna noodles cooked according to package instructions
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the pasta sauce, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the egg until well combined.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers – meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, cheeses.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles, meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 1033kcal (52%)Carbohydrates: 74g (25%)Protein: 61g (122%)Fat: 55g (85%)Saturated Fat: 27g (169%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 231mg (77%)Sodium: 1698mg (74%)Potassium: 1510mg (43%)Fiber: 8g (33%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 1996IU (40%)Vitamin C: 24mg (29%)Calcium: 743mg (74%)Iron: 8mg (44%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
