Easy Beef Lasagna
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4.6
600 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Beef Lasagna
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Your search for the perfect Beef Lasagna ends here! This recipe combines tender pasta layers, a hearty, flavorful ground beef sauce, and not one, but three different types of cheese for an indulgent, creamy finish. It's a dish that's sure to impress at any family gathering or dinner party, yet simple enough for a weeknight meal. Once you've tried this homemade version, you'll bid farewell to store-bought lasagna for good. Satisfying, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this lasagna is a must-make recipe for all Italian food lovers.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 tablespoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 24 ounce marinara sauce (1 jar/680 g)
- 1 cup water
- 15 ounce ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, roughly 5-7 minutes. Stir in the diced onion, a tablespoon of dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
- To this mixture, add the marinara sauce and a cup of water. Stir to combine, bring the mixture to a boil, and then remove from heat. This process should take about 10 minutes.
- While your sauce is cooling slightly, take a separate bowl and combine the ricotta cheese, the remaining tablespoon of dried oregano, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix these together until well blended.
- Now, it's time to assemble your lasagna. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, start with a layer of the meat sauce. Lay three lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread some of the cheese mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella. Repeat these layers until you've used all of your noodles, finishing with a final layer of cheese mixture and mozzarella.
- Place your assembled lasagna in the preheated oven and bake for approximately one hour. Use a fork to check that the noodles are cooked through, then remove from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes before serving. This lasagna is a labor of love that brings together all the comfort and warmth of classic Italian cuisine.
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Notes
- Customizing Your Meat: You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or a vegetarian alternative if desired.
- Cheese Alternatives: If you're out of ricotta cheese, you can use cottage cheese as a replacement.
- Adding Veggies: If you'd like to add a little more nutrition to your dish, feel free to add some finely chopped vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the sauce.
- Cooking Time: Cooking times may vary slightly based on individual oven temperatures. It's always a good idea to check your lasagna a bit earlier to ensure it doesn't overcook.
- Resting Time: For best results, let the lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes after baking. This will help it set and make it easier to serve.
- Freezing and Storing: This lasagna freezes beautifully! If you plan to freeze it, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. To reheat, thaw it in the fridge overnight and then bake as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
618mg
(26%)
Potassium
438mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
616IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
255mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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