Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 800 ml crushed tomatoes
- 400 ml tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried origanum
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Filling
- 500 g ricotta cheese
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Lasagna
- 250 g lasagna noodles (about 12 sheets)
- 250 g mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until it's browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prepare the Cheese Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Cook the Lasagna Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente.
- Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to prevent sticking.
Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
- Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- Spread half of the cheese filling over the noodles.
- Add another layer of noodles and cover with a generous amount of meat sauce.
- Repeat the process with the remaining cheese filling, noodles, and meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Bake the Lasagna:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top is golden brown.
Serve:
- Let the lasagna rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your homemade lasagna!This recipe should yield approximately 6-8 servings. Adjust quantities accordingly if you need more or less.
Nutrition Facts
Lasagna
Amount per Serving
Calories
829
% Daily Value*
Fat
48
g
74
%
Saturated Fat
22
g
138
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
18
g
Cholesterol
176
mg
59
%
Sodium
1201
mg
52
%
Potassium
1127
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
1544
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
627
mg
63
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.