How To Make Italian Lasagna
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 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
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Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top.
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Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, followed by a third of the meat sauce. Sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella cheese and a third of the Parmesan cheese.
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Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of meat sauce and sprinkling the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. 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 rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 607kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 13g
- Cholesterol : 115mg
- Sodium : 1082mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 42g
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