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lasagna recipe

Lasagna Recipe: 7 Secrets for Cheesy Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic lasagna recipe with layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and marinara sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
  3. In a pan, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add marinara sauce to the beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish.
  7. Add a layer of noodles over the sauce.
  8. Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  9. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  10. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  11. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  12. Bake for 45 minutes until bubbly.
  13. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for more flavor.
  • Let leftovers cool before refrigerating.
  • Can be made ahead and frozen.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: lasagna recipe, Italian lasagna, pasta dish