This Italian dish can be assembled and layered ahead of time, refrigerated overnight, and then baked in the oven the next day, making it a convenient option for busy days or entertaining.
Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
- Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2
Add the ground beef and cook until it is no longer pink. Add the chopped onion and garlic.
- Step 3
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
- Step 4
Stir in the pasta sauce and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Step 5
Stir in the ricotta cheese, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 6
Cook the meat and cheese mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove it from the heat.
- Step 7
Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Step 8
Lightly grease a deep 11 x 8 x 3-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Step 9
Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna sheets side by side in the baking dish.
- Step 10
Spread a portion of the meat mixture evenly over the lasagna sheets.
- Step 11
Sprinkle the layer with some Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Step 12
Repeat the noodle, meat mixture, Parmesan, and mozzarella layers until the ingredients are used, making about four layers total.
- Step 13
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 14
Let the lasagna cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Calories:610 kcal31%
- Protein:38 g76%
- Carbohydrates:37 g14%
- Sugar:7 g8%
- Salt:2.0 g33%
- Energy:2,552 kJ31%
- Fat:35 g50%
