Step-by-Step Homemade Lasagna – Dinner Made Easy
This homemade lasagna features layers of pasta, hearty meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and melty mozzarella — the ultimate oven-baked comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 lb ground beef or beef/pork mix
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1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1½ tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1½ cups ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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2½ cups shredded mozzarella
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Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta if not using no-boil noodles.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef and brown.
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Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
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In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
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In a 9×13-inch dish, layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella. Repeat 3 layers.
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Finish with sauce and a generous mozzarella layer on top.
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Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20–25 minutes.
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Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add sautéed vegetables or swap meat for lentils for vegetarian. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.