Description
This classic lasagna recipe is made with an easy meat sauce, layered with noodles and cheese, then baked until bubbly! Perfect for feeding a big family and freezes well, too.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 large bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon your favorite vinegar
- 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 pound dry lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 24 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated or sliced
- 1/4 pound freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until browned. Remove excess fat.
- Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. Add oregano, parsley, Italian seasoning, vinegar, and sugar. Simmer for 15-45 minutes.
- Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Assemble the lasagna in a 9×13-inch dish: spread a cup of sauce, add a layer of noodles, then sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes for a crispy top.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Lasagna can be frozen before or after baking. To freeze unbaked, assemble and freeze until solid, then wrap tightly. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 813
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 51g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: lasagna, classic lasagna, homemade lasagna