Classic Lasagna Recipe
This Classic Lasagna recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner or gathering. Layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and cheesy goodness make this lasagna a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 15 ounce can water (use the tomato sauce can)
- 12 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 24 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (can use more)
- 16 ounces cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 ounce box lasagna noodles (about 15 noodles)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain fat. Return beef to pan.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
- Layer the lasagna: Start with a meat mixture layer in a baking dish. Add noodles, cottage cheese, meat sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella in layers. Repeat, ending with a cheese layer on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes at 350°F. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Classic Lasagna, Homemade Lasagna, Comfort Food
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