Description
Homemade Lasagna is the epitome of comfort food, featuring layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheeses. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, delivering an unforgettable dining experience with every bite. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can whip up this restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. Get ready to impress your guests and savor the deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all ingredients.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until soft. Add ground beef or sausage; cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute. Add marinara sauce and simmer on low heat.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan, chopped basil, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and repeat until all ingredients are used—finish with mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil; bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg