Natasha's Kitchen Lasagna
This classic homemade lasagna is packed with tender pasta, a rich meaty sauce, and gooey melted cheese, making it an irresistible comfort food. It's easy to prepare, filling, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 8
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 12 lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet; drain excess fat.
- Cook onions and garlic until soft, then add crushed tomatoes, water, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Beat egg and mix with ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Cook noodles as per package instructions.
- Layer: sauce, noodles, cheese mixture; repeat, ending with sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, uncover, bake another 25 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Swap mozzarella for provolone or use a mix of cheeses.
Storage/Reheating
- Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze lasagna for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
Find it online: https://recipesbyjanet.com/natashas-kitchen-lasagna/
