The Best Homemade Lasagna
The Best Homemade Lasagna is a delicious, hearty meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
- Casserole or lasagna dish
- colander
Ingredients
For the meat sauce
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- ¾ cup diced onion about ½ medium onion
- ¾ cup diced bell pepper ½ large (green, red, or yellow)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces good-quality tomato sauce 1 can
- 3 ounces tomato paste half a 6-ounce can
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley preferably flat leaf, packed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch garlic powder and/or garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar to taste, optional
- Salt
To assemble the lasagna
- ½ pound dry lasagna noodles requires 9 unbroken noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ pounds mozzarella cheese grated or sliced
- ¼ pound freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prep and Cook
- Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for pasta.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef.
- Cook diced bell pepper, onions, and garlic, then add back browned beef and stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a pot, add tomatoes and seasonings, simmer for 15-45 minutes.
- Boil lasagna noodles until al dente, drain and oil to prevent sticking.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Assemble lasagna with layers of sauce, noodles, cheese, and repeat.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, uncovering for the last 10 minutes if desired.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftovers will keep for about 5 days. Reheat in a conventional oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 813kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 51g
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