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Beef Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella plus Garlic Bread
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot for noodles

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 French bread loaf
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
  • Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, the marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain them.
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Add a layer of noodles, followed by half the ricotta and one third of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers once more, then finish with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
  • Bake the lasagna at 375°F for 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  • While the lasagna bakes, mix the remaining minced garlic clove with the softened butter and chopped parsley. Slice the French bread loaf, spread the garlic butter on each piece, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the garlic bread during the last 10 minutes of the lasagna cook time until the edges turn golden.

Notes

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes after baking so the layers hold together when sliced. If the sauce tastes too mild, add an extra pinch of oregano before assembling. Leftovers reheat well in a 350°F oven with a splash of water in the dish to keep the noodles from drying out.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large skillet, Baking dish, Baking sheet, Pot for noodles