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Classic Beef Lasagna

Layers of no-boil noodles, rich beef tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella baked until bubbly and golden.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Aluminum foil
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Brown the beef and onion, then add the garlic and tomato paste.
  2. Step 2: Add the tomatoes and seasonings and simmer 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Mix the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella three times in a 9x13-inch dish.
  5. Tip: Cover the noodles fully with sauce.
  6. Step 5: Top with the final noodles, sauce, and cheese and cover with foil.
  7. Step 6: Bake covered for 45 minutes and uncovered for 15 minutes, then rest 20 minutes.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Assemble up to a day ahead for easy entertaining.