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Homemade Lasagna

Heavenly Homemade Lasagna for Comfort Food Lovers

This Homemade Lasagna is a comforting experience crafted with layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and creamy ricotta.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 oz Lasagna Noodles Oven-ready saves time
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or plant-based
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or sweet onion
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Use high-quality for best taste
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Whole milk for richness
  • 1 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 16 oz Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated if possible
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Vegetables Zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes For added spice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pasta Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat.
  3. Sauté finely chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Brown the ground beef in the skillet with onion and garlic, then drain excess fat.
  5. Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Mix ricotta cheese, one egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
  7. In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat 2 more times.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with vegetables or different meats for a unique twist on the traditional lasagna.

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