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Classic Lasagna with Ricotta and Meat Sauce
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • 8x8 inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Boil the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat, then stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth.
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish. Place 2 noodles on top, followed by half the ricotta mixture, a layer of meat sauce, and a handful of mozzarella.
  • Repeat the layering with the remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Finish with the last noodles, remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and the rest of the Parmesan.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Let the lasagna sit after baking so the layers hold together when cut. If the sauce seems thick after simmering, add a splash of water to loosen it before layering. Leftovers reheat well in the oven at 350°F with a cover of foil to keep the top from drying out.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large skillet, Large pot, Mixing bowl, 8x8 inch baking dish