Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sTraditional Beef Lasagna Recipe

Traditional Beef Lasagna Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time1h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Meat Sauce

Lasagna Assembly

Method

Meat Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Onion and Garlic

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cheese Mixture Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Cheese

    In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.

Lasagna Assembly

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 6

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 sheets of lasagna noodles on top, followed by half of the cheese mixture, a third of the mozzarella cheese, and then another layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers (noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella, meat sauce) again. Finish with a final layer of noodles, remaining meat sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.

  3. 7

    Bake the Lasagna

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  4. 8

    Let it Rest

    Once baked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the layers to set.

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