Homemade Lasagna Recipe
Indulge in layers of rich, cheesy goodness with this classic Homemade Lasagna recipe. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this flavorful dish is sure to impress.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Lasagna:
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (16 ounce tub)
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 12 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced small)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Grease the Casserole Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9”x13” casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté onion in oil until soft. Add garlic and cook. Brown beef, add tomatoes, sauce, seasoning, and salt. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Layer the Lasagna: Start with sauce at the bottom, then layer noodles, ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, ricotta, sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with greased foil and bake at 375°F for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes at 450°F.
- Serve: Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese blend to your preference.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Lasagna, Homemade, Italian, Cheese, Pasta