Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Peas
Rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and layers of gooey mozzarella come together in this timeless beef lasagna. It’s a family favorite that never disappoints—perfect for holidays, meal preps, or anytime you want comfort straight from the oven.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
24 dry lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt (for pasta water)
Meat Sauce:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground beef
2 medium onions, diced
4 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 (14 oz.) cans tomato sauce (about 7 cups)
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
½ cup parsley, chopped
Cheese Filling:
2 (15 oz.) packages ricotta cheese (about 4 cups)
5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, 2½ cups mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, and parsley.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce.
Top with remaining 2½ cups mozzarella.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Dietary Info: Contains dairy, gluten, rich and satisfying
Nutrition
- Calories: 580 per serving
- Protein: 34g