Simple Homemade Lasagna

By: Test User

  • Meal Type: Dinner
  • Servings: 5
  • Description: This easy homemade lasagna is layered with a rich, meaty tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese. It’s a classic comfort dish that’s simple to prepare and perfect for a hearty dinner.
Simple Homemade Lasagna
Ingredients:
Qty
Unit
Ingredient
Preparation
1.00
medium
Onion
diced
1.00
lb
Ground Beef
0.25
cup
Parmesan Cheese
0.50
tsp
Salt
3.00
cups
Mozzarella Cheese
shredded, divided
2.00
cups
Ricotta Cheese
divided
1.00
Tbsp
Olive Oil
0.25
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
3.00
cups
Marinara Sauce
15.00
noodles
Lasagna
divided
1.00
large
Egg
beaten
  • Instructions:
    • Step 1: Make the Meat Sauce In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Step 2: Prepare the Ricotta Mixture In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
    • Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, followed by ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the meat sauce, and ⅓ of the mozzarella. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with mozzarella on top.
    • Step 4: Bake and Serve Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let cool for 10 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley.