Are you craving some delicious and comforting food? How about a classic beef lasagna recipe? This dish is perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to satisfy your hunger. It's a hearty meal that can be enjoyed by anyone, and it's easy to make too. In this blog post, we'll be sharing our favorite beef lasagna recipe, complete with ingredients, instructions, and nutrition information.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make beef lasagna:
1 pound of ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can of crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
1 can of tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 tablespoon of dried basil
1 tablespoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1 package of lasagna noodles (16 oz)
1 egg
1 container of ricotta cheese (15 oz)
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Now, let's get started on making this delicious beef lasagna recipe:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the ricotta cheese.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce.
Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture.
Add another layer of meat sauce on top of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Repeat these layers until all of the ingredients have been used.
Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top of the lasagna.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious beef lasagna!
Nutrition
Here's the nutrition information for one serving of beef lasagna (based on a recipe that serves 8):
Calories: 525
Protein: 31g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 121mg
Sodium: 1121mg
Potassium: 758mg
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 9g
Vitamin A: 1029IU
Vitamin C: 14mg
Calcium: 455mg
Iron: 4mg
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious beef lasagna recipe that's perfect for any occasion. This classic dish is sure to satisfy your hunger and leave you feeling full and content. So, the next time you're in the mood for some comfort food, give this recipe a try. We promise you won't be disappointed!
