Classic Beef Lasagna
Layers of tender pasta, seasoned ground beef ragù, and melted cheese baked until golden. A traditional Italian comfort dish that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 542
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2
Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Add diced onion, cook 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 4
Add garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant, then add tomato paste and stir 1 minute.
Step 5
Pour in crushed tomatoes, add oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
While ragù simmers, boil salted water in a large pot, add lasagna noodles, cook al dente per package, ~10 minutes.
Step 7
Drain pasta in a colander, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 8
Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
Step 9
Spread thin layer of ragù on bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 10
Layer 3-4 noodles, then half the ricotta mixture, then 1/3 of remaining ragù. Repeat layers.
Step 11
Top with final noodle layer, remaining ragù, then 1 cup mozzarella.
Step 12
Cover with foil, bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Remove foil, bake 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges brown.
Step 13
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (for ragù)
- large pot (for boiling pasta)
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- colander
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- aluminum foil
- oven
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