4.6 from 340 votes
Easy Beef Lasagna
Easy Beef Lasagna layers seasoned ground beef and onion in marinara sauce with ricotta cheese blended with eggs and Parmesan, assembled between lasagna noodles and topped with shredded mozzarella. Baked until bubbly and golden, it yields a hearty casserole with a creamy cheese center and rich tomato-meat sauce, suitable as a satisfying family meal or comfort food.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
333 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 tablespoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 24 ounce marinara sauce (1 jar/680 g)
- 1 cup water
- 15 ounce ricotta cheese
- 2 egg
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
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
- Ground turkey, chicken, or vegetarian alternatives can replace beef for different dietary preferences.
- Cottage cheese is a suitable substitute for ricotta if unavailable.
- Add chopped vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers to increase nutrition.
- Check for doneness earlier as oven temperatures may vary.
- Let lasagna rest 15-20 minutes after baking to set layers before serving.
- Freezes well when wrapped tightly; thaw overnight before reheating in oven.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% 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.