Homemade Lasagna: Indulge in a Flavorful Family Favorite
A classic and delicious recipe for homemade lasagna that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 sheets lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar (26 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce, then a layer of noodles, followed by the ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of marinara sauce and topping with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Let leftovers cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Homemade Lasagna, Lasagna Recipe, Family Dinner