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Homemade Meat Lasagna Recipe

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Dec 05 2025

1h 10m

Serves 8

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Recipe information

Make Homemade Meat Lasagna in just 1h 10m. Ground beef with Ricotta

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Ingredients

Meat Sauce

Cheese Mixture

Lasagna Assembly

Preparation

Prepare Meat Sauce

1. Cook the beef and vegetables

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

2. Add tomatoes and seasonings

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare Cheese Mixture

3. Mix ricotta and seasonings

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

Assemble Lasagna

4. Boil lasagna noodles

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

5. Layer the lasagna

In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

6. Bake the lasagna

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (to prevent sticking, spray foil with cooking spray) and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

7. Cool and serve

Let the lasagna cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

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