Lasagna Recipe
A classic homemade lasagna layered with rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and melted mozzarella, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Canned Goods
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes (Tuttorosso Green Label)
Seasonings
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste Black pepper
Pasta
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles no-boil lasagna noodles (such as Barilla or gluten-free)
Cheese and Dairy
- 24 ounces part-skim cottage cheese (from 1 1/2 containers)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook meat, onion, and garlic until no pink remains. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Mix eggs, cottage cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Pecorino, and parsley in a bowl.
- Layer sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a 13x9 dish. Repeat layers and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake 55-60 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes until cheese browns. Let sit 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh parsley for best flavor and let the lasagna rest before slicing for clean pieces.