Description
A delicious and hearty classic Italian lasagna made with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups béchamel sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and pork to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom. Place a layer of noodles on top, followed by a layer of ricotta cheese, béchamel, and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with béchamel and remaining mozzarella on top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and fresh basil over the top layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace meat with sautéed vegetables like zucchini and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg