“9 Secrets for Perfect Classic Beef Lasagna Every Time”
A classic beef lasagna recipe with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
- Add marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and half the Parmesan cheese.
- In a baking dish, layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a keto version, use zucchini slices instead of noodles.
- For a low-calorie version, use lean ground turkey and low-fat cheese.
- Letting the lasagna rest helps it hold its shape when sliced.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg