Easy Classic Lasagna

This Easy Classic Lasagna is simple to make and comes out perfectly! Loaded flavor, Italian spices, ground beef, and lots of cheese it’s a family favorite for sure. 

Lasagna is my husband’s all-time favorite food. It’s become a staple in our house and I love making it homemade and this recipe is so simple that anyone can make it. 

If you love lasagna as much as my family does then make sure to check out my other amazing and simple lasagna recipes. Like these lasagna roll-ups or even these delicious lasagna stuffed shells.

Let’s get started with your Ingredients:

Here is what you will need to make this simple and classic Easy Classic Lasagna recipe.

• Ground beef: You want some fat as flavor in your beef but not so much that it runs and makes a soupy lasagna. We usually use 80%/20% ground beef. When cooking your ground beef you will need oil or nonstick cooking spray for your skillet.
• White onion
• Garlic: I love using fresh minced garlic but to save time you can buy it already mince in the store.
• Basil: I used dried basil that you find in the seasoning section.
• Oregano: I also use dried oregano for this recipe.
• Salt
• Marinara sauce: Use your favorite sauce or make it from scratch. This recipe is made to be easy to put together and using a store-bought marinara sauce a lot of time.
• Ricotta cheese
• Egg
• Fresh parsley: I love using fresh parsley found in the produce section of the store.
• Lasagna noodles: I typically use flat no-boil noodles. This saves me lots of time when making lasagna. You can buy any noodle and prepare it to the package directions.
• Mozzarella cheese

How to Make Lasagna:

Step one: Get started by cooking and crumbling ground beef on a skillet. Then you want to drain fat as needed and then return it to the stovetop.

Next, add onion and garlic and cook until translucent. Season with basil, oregano, and salt. Add marinara sauce and set aside.

Step two: In a separate bowl mix together ricotta, egg, and the fresh parsley.

How to Layer Lasagna:

Step three: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Place about a cup of marinara mix in the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish.

Place your first layer of noodles on top of that then add a layer of ricotta cheese mix, then marinara mix. and sprinkle with some mozzarella.

Step four: Layer again with noddles, ricotta cheese mix, then marinara mix, and mozzarella.

Depending on the size of the casserole dish you are using you can add in another layer until the dish is near to the top.

How Long to Bake:

Step five: Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through. Remove foil and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes.

• Tip: Allow your lasagna to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving. This will help your lasagna come out perfect slices instead of all following apart. 

When you are ready to serve we love serving it with a salad and garlic bread.

Make-Ahead Directions:

You can go ahead and prepare your Lasagna up to 2 days before baking. Just cover it and place it in the fridge.

Then remove and bake according to the directions. Insert a knife to see if it is warm all the way through and cook additional time as needed.

Freezing and Reheating Directions:

Freezing: Lasagna is one of the best meals to freeze and it’s so simple. When making Lasagna for dinner I will sometimes double the recipe and serve one for dinner then freeze the other for later.

When freezing make sure you are baking your Lasagna in a freezer-safe casserole dish or in a foil dish. Once cooked allow it to cool completely then cover with foil and place in the freezer.

Reheating: To reheat your Lasagna allow it to thaw slightly. You want to do this so your pan isn’t too cold. Then place it in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 20-30 minutes or until warm throughout.

You can also reheat slices in the microwave.

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