CLASSIC CHEESY BEEF LASAGNA: A Comfort Food Delight!
A classic cheesy beef lasagna recipe that is golden, melty, rich, and irresistibly comforting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or regular)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add beef, season with salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Cook until browned. Stir in marinara and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in a baking dish. Layer: noodles → ricotta mixture → meat sauce → mozzarella. Repeat layers (3–4 times), finishing with sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 190°C / 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Resting prevents messy slices.
- Swap beef for turkey for a lighter version.
- Add béchamel for ultra-creamy layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/classic-cheesy-beef-lasagna-recipe/