Welcome to the hearty world of Italian comfort food with Lasagna: Layers of Pasta, Meat Sauce, and Cheesy Goodness! This classic dish features layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese. It's perfect for family dinners or any special occasion.
Recipe Details
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 20 minutes
Servings:
6
Vegetarian:
No
Vegan:
No
Gluten-Free:
No
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~565 kcal
- Protein: ~35 g
- Carbohydrates: ~44 g
- Fat: ~27 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Sugars: ~5 g
Ingredients
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- 42 g lasagna sheets
- 67 g ground beef
- 1/6 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 garlic clove, minced
- 67 g canned tomatoes
- 1/3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/6 tsp dried basil
- 1/6 tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 83 ml béchamel sauce
- 33 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 83 g lasagna sheets
- 133 g ground beef
- 1/3 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2/3 garlic clove, minced
- 133 g canned tomatoes
- 2/3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/3 tsp dried basil
- 1/3 tsp dried oregano
- 2/3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 167 ml béchamel sauce
- 67 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 17 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 125 g lasagna sheets
- 200 g ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 200 g canned tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 250 ml béchamel sauce
- 100 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 25 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 167 g lasagna sheets
- 267 g ground beef
- 2/3 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/3 garlic cloves, minced
- 267 g canned tomatoes
- 1 1/3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2/3 tsp dried basil
- 2/3 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 333 ml béchamel sauce
- 133 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 33 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 208 g lasagna sheets
- 333 g ground beef
- 5/6 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 2/3 garlic cloves, minced
- 333 g canned tomatoes
- 1 2/3 tbsp tomato paste
- 5/6 tsp dried basil
- 5/6 tsp dried oregano
- 1 2/3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 417 ml béchamel sauce
- 167 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 42 g Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Step 1
Prepare the Meat Sauce
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes. - Step 2
Cook the Lasagna Sheets
If using dried lasagna sheets, cook them in boiling water until slightly tender. Drain and set aside. - Step 3
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a baking dish, layer béchamel sauce, lasagna sheets, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and Parmesan on top. - Step 4
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top. - Step 5
Serve
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy the cheesy, meaty goodness!
Tips for the Perfect Lasagna
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh herbs and high-quality cheese elevate the flavors.
- Don't Overcook Pasta: Slightly undercook lasagna sheets if boiling beforehand.
- Rest Before Serving: Let the lasagna sit for a few minutes after baking for cleaner slices.
This Lasagna recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish that's sure to impress. Whether it's a family dinner or a celebration, it’s always a hit. Try it and enjoy the layered goodness!