Easy Homemade Lasagna
This easy homemade lasagna is one of those recipes you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again. It’s comforting, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients that come together into a meal everyone loves. Whether you’re cooking for your family, preparing a cozy weekend dinner, or planning ahead for busy days, this lasagna is always a reliable choice.If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Leave a comment below, rate the recipe, or share it with someone who loves a good homemade meal. Happy cooking, and enjoy every cheesy, comforting bite!
Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Ricotta Layer
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
Assembly
- 9 –12 lasagna sheets
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned.
- Season the meat with oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add the tomato paste and tomato sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan, egg, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Add a layer of lasagna sheets, followed by ricotta mixture and meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the lasagna.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
