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Classic Meat Lasagna

Classic Meat Lasagna prepared dish

This classic meat lasagna features layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Baked to perfection, it is a comforting dish that is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner. Serve it with a fresh salad for a complete meal!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 90 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include mozzarella cheese, black pepper, olive oil, ground beef.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 300 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 100 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large egg
  • 400 g ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the grated parmesan cheese. Mix well and set aside.
  6. To assemble the lasagna, spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles, and then a layer of the ricotta mixture.
  7. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce topped with shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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