Nothing beats classic lasagna. And this is the easiest recipe you will ever make. It can be made ahead and it’s freezer-friendly too!
4.8 stars (63 ratings)
Ingredients
9lasagna noodles
1tablespoonolive oil
1poundground beef*
1onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (28-ounce)cancrushed tomatoes
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1 (15-ounce)packagewhole milk ricotta
3 ½cupsshredded mozzarella, divided
1large egg, beaten
¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning until well combined.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and egg; set aside.
Spread 1 cup tomato mixture onto the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with a second layer. Top with remaining noodles, tomato mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan.*
Place into oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbling. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until top is browned in spots. Let cool 15 minutes.
Serve, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
*Italian pork sausage can be substituted.*MAKE-AHEAD: Cover lasagna tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. To bake, remove plastic wrap, cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until completely cooked through.*TO FREEZE: Cover lasagna tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Freeze up to 3 months. To bake, remove plastic wrap, cover and bake for 90 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until completely cooked through.