Ground Beef Lasagna
Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella make this ground beef lasagna a timeless favorite. Easy to assemble and packed with comforting flavor, it’s the perfect dish for family dinners, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef
9 Lasagna Noodles
1 jar (24 oz) Marinara Sauce
2 cups Ricotta Cheese
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Egg
½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Italian Seasoning (optional)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Fresh Basil or Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook Noodles: Boil lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if using. Drain fat, then stir in marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Make Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Assemble: In a 9×13 baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and mozzarella on top.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Rest & Serve: Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with basil or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 460
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 28g
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