Nothing beats a warm, homemade lasagna fresh out of the oven. Layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, creamy cheese, and melted goodness—perfect for family dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the meat sauce:
- 300 g minced beef (or chicken)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs
For the cheese layer:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or substitute with cream cheese)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other:
- 9–12 lasagna sheets
- Extra mozzarella for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the meat sauce:
Heat a pan and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add minced meat and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. - Prepare the cheese mixture:
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth. - Cook the lasagna sheets:
Boil according to package instructions (skip if using no-boil sheets). - Layer the lasagna:
In a baking dish:- Spread a layer of meat sauce
- Add lasagna sheets
- Spread cheese mixture
- Repeat layers (usually 3 layers)
- Top it off:
Finish with meat sauce and a generous layer of mozzarella cheese. - Bake:
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes until golden and bubbly. - Rest & serve:
Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm and enjoy!
💡 Tips for the Best Lasagna
- Let it rest before slicing—it helps keep layers neat
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor
- Use a mix of cheeses for a richer taste
