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A close-up shot of a slice of cheesy beef lasagna bake with melted mozzarella and fresh parsley on top.

Classic Cheesy Beef Lasagna Bake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 dry lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 28 oz marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sal t
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and pepper; mix until well incorporated.
  6. To assemble, spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Place 3 to 4 noodles over the sauce. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of mozzarella and 1 cup of meat sauce.
  8. Repeat the layers twice more (noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, sauce).
  9. Top with the remaining mozzarella and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.