Lasagna Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Lasagna recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This classic Italian dish is layered with savory flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
- 2 cloves garlic 🧄
- 1/2 bell pepper 🫑
- 1 onion 🧅
- 1/2 celery stalk 🌿
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 🥩
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- 1 tbsp dried basil 🌿
- 1 tbsp dried oregano 🌿
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 🌱
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 🍅
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 🍅
- 1/4 cup hot water 💧
- 2 eggs 🥚
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 🧀
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 🧀
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 645.8
- Fat: 43.6g
- Saturated Fat: 19.6g
- Cholesterol: 214.4mg
- Sodium: 2033mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.6g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 8.2g
- Protein: 47.9g
Preparation Time:
- Prep: 10 minutes ⏲️
- Cook: 2 hours and 30 minutes ⏲️
- Total: 2 hours and 40 minutes ⏲️
Servings:
- 6 servings 🍽️
Instructions:
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Aromatics: In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, diced onion, and sliced celery. Sauté until they become soft and fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Add the lean ground beef to the pot along with salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and chopped parsley. Cook until the beef is browned and crumbly.
- Add Tomato Sauce: Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, and hot water. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 hours to develop rich flavors.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix them with the ricotta cheese until well combined.
- Layer Ingredients: In a 9×13 inch baking pan, begin layering your lasagna. Start with half of the meat sauce, followed by half of the lasagna noodles, and then spread the entire ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining lasagna noodles, followed by the rest of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Finish: Top the lasagna with the remaining meat sauce, ensuring it covers the noodles evenly.
- Bake: Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and Bake: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting it into squares. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy your homemade Lasagna!
Lasagna is a perfect dish for family gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress with a hearty and delicious meal. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!
