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Easy Classic Lasagna

A hearty homemade lasagna layered with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and tender pasta sheets.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese Filling
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Assembly
  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  2. Brown ground beef and stir in marinara sauce and seasonings. Simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Mix ricotta, egg, parsley, and salt.
  4. Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and parmesan repeatedly.
  5. Bake covered at 375°F for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 20 minutes.
  6. Rest 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, allow the lasagna to rest before slicing.