Ultimate Classic Baked Lasagna

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook Lasagna Noodles: In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the lasagna noodles. Cook until just al dente, following package instructions. Drain and lay on a sheet to prevent sticking.

3. Prepare Meat Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it into pieces, and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add marinara sauce, stir well, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, and the egg. Mix until well blended.

5. Assemble Lasagna: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice more, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.

6. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

7. Garnish and Serve: Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT25M
25 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT55M
55 minutes

Total Time

- PT80M
80 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

lasagna, baked lasagna, classic lasagna, Italian dinner, family meal, cheesy pasta, oven-baked, beef lasagna, pasta bake, comfort food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,400 calories

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