Description
Homemade layered lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, featuring golden pasta sheets enveloping a rich meat sauce and creamy cheese blend. This dish not only satisfies cravings but also brings family and friends together for memorable gatherings. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive celebration, this lasagna is sure to impress with its tempting aroma and delightful layers. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs, and enjoy creating a delicious masterpiece that will warm hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef or sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce (good-quality)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat; drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, half of the Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Begin layering: spread meat sauce in the dish, add noodles, then ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes; uncover for an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg