Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta
A comforting and flavorful homemade lasagna featuring layers of rich marinara, creamy ricotta, and savory ground beef.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), setting the stage for the perfect bake.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside, letting them cool slightly.
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat until it’s cooked through. Drain excess fat, then stir in the marinara sauce. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Layer in a baking dish, starting with meat sauce, noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, and a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers and top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, and mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes. Then remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can customize with vegetables or different cheese blends.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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