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Classic Beef Lasagna
Prep time 30 min • Bake time 40 min • Serves 8
A classic beef lasagna with a simple meat sauce, creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella. It's a make-ahead dinner that reheats well.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
9 lasagna noodles
15 oz ricotta
1 egg
½ cup grated Parmesan
2 cups shredded mozzarella
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the noodles until just tender, then drain.
Brown the beef with the onion and garlic, then drain the fat. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt, and simmer 10 minutes.
Mix the ricotta, egg, half the Parmesan and the parsley. In a baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, ricotta and mozzarella, repeating until everything is used. Top with the remaining Parmesan.
Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more until bubbling. Rest 15 minutes before cutting.
Tips:
Let the lasagna rest before cutting so the layers hold their shape.
To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate up to 1 day, then add 10 minutes to the covered bake time.