Classic Lasagna
A traditional Italian lasagna layered with rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and pork; cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or parsley to the meat sauce.