Easy Classic Lasagna
Try this easy classic lasagna recipe for your next family gathering. Layered with meaty sauce, noodles, and cheese.
Ingredients
- Butter, oil, or cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 large jar spaghetti sauce, (about 26 to 32 ounces)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried leaf oregano
- ½ tsp dried leaf basil
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Recommended Equipment
- 3-quart baking dish or a 9-by-13-inch baking pan
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish.Butter, oil, or cooking spray
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.8 ounces lasagna noodles
- Cook the ground beef, onion, and mushrooms in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables have softened. Drain well, then stir in the spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, salt, oregano, and basil.1 pound ground beef | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional) | 1 large jar spaghetti sauce | 1 tsp garlic powder | 1/2 tsp salt | 1 tsp dried leaf oregano | 1/2 tsp dried leaf basil
- Spread a small amount of the sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer one-third of the noodles, one-third of the remaining sauce, and one-third of the cheeses. Repeat twice.2 cups ricotta cheese | 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese | 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cover loosely and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer, until bubbly around the edges.
- Let the lasagna stand for 8 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1103mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 969IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 356mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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