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Classic Beef Lasagna

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time1 hr 15 minsTotal Time2 hrs

Lasagna noodles layered with simmered beef sauce, seasoned ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked until golden. Serves 12.

Slice of beef lasagna with melted cheese on a plate

Meat Sauce

 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 ½ lbs ground beef (680g)
 1 onion, diced
 3 garlic, minced
 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
 2 tsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp salt

Ricotta Filling

 15 oz whole-milk ricotta
 1 large egg
 ½ cup grated parmesan
 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
 ½ tsp salt

Assembly

 12 lasagna noodles, cooked or no-boil
 4 shredded mozzarella (450g)
 ½ cup grated parmesan
1

Make the sauce. Brown the beef with the onion in olive oil. Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, paste, seasoning, and salt. Simmer 30 minutes.

2

Mix the filling. Stir together the ricotta, egg, parmesan, parsley, and salt.

3

Preheat. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

4

Layer. Spread 1 cup of sauce in a 9x13-inch dish. Add 3 noodles, a third of the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, and sauce. Repeat twice, then finish with noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.

5

Bake. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more until golden and bubbling.

6

Rest. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size

1 piece

Amount per serving
Calories495
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g33%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 875mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 31g12%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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