classic, cheesy lasagna—here’s a full, easy-to-follow recipe you can use:
🧀 Classic Beef Lasagna Recipe
🛒 Ingredients
For the meat sauce:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz / 680g) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
For the cheese mixture:
- 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Other:
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the meat sauce
- In a large pan, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
2. Prepare cheese filling
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and 1 cup mozzarella.
3. Cook noodles (if needed)
- Boil according to package instructions, then drain.
4. Assemble the lasagna
In a baking dish:
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce
- Add a layer of noodles
- Spread ricotta mixture
- Add meat sauce
- Repeat layers (usually 3 total layers)
- Top with remaining mozzarella
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden
6. Rest & serve
- Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before slicing
- Garnish with parsley if desired
⭐ Tips
- Letting it rest helps it hold its shape (like in your picture)
- You can swap beef for sausage or make it vegetarian
- Add béchamel sauce for a richer, more traditional style
If you want, I can show you a quick version, a healthy version, or a restaurant-style upgrade.