How To Make Chef John’s Lasagna Recipe
We can never thank the Italian people enough for inventing pizza and pasta. And you can enjoy these anytime with these easy-to-follow Italian recipes, while you take a sip of your wine! Bon Apetit!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by a layer of the meat sauce, a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers two more times.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 664kcal
- Total Fat : 34g
- Saturated Fat : 18g
- Cholesterol : 162mg
- Sodium : 1327mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 43g
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