Description
This incredible homemade lasagna recipe with ricotta cheese has irresistible layers of tender pasta, hearty meat sauce, and three Italian cheeses that melt together into pure comfort food perfection! With its authentic Italian flavor, this classic lasagna will become your family’s most requested meal.
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 14 oz whole tomatoes (or 5-6 chopped whole tomatoes)
- 28 oz tomato sauce (or 4 cups of tomato puree)
- 4 oz tomato paste
- 5 teaspoons oregano
- 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or white or red wine)
Lasagna:
- 9–12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown ground beef. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Stir in whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Season with oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, sugar, and white wine vinegar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook Lasagna Noodles: Boil lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Lasagna: Follow the layering instructions for meat sauce, noodles, cheeses, and repeat.
- Bake the Lasagna: Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Broil for a golden crust if desired.
- Rest Before Serving: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 646 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 124mg
