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Classic Lasagna

Classic Lasagna: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Makeover

This Classic Lasagna recipe layers savory meat sauce with creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella for ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Layers
  • 12 noodles Lasagna Noodles Use regular noodles for best texture.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 medium Chopped Yellow Onion Sauté for sweetness and flavor.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Consider turkey or Italian sausage for variation.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh gives the best flavor.
  • 48 ounces Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Herbes de Provence can substitute.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Use dried if fresh isn't available.
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 large Egg Can skip if using cottage cheese.
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese is a good alternative.
  • 16 ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture varieties work best.
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Romano cheese can be a good swap.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Large Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Classic Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring salted water to a boil, and cook lasagna noodles for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  3. In a skillet, combine olive oil and chopped onion. Sauté until softened, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Combine beaten egg with ricotta cheese until blended.
  6. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in baking dish, layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allowing the lasagna to rest before slicing helps the layers hold together.

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