Ingredients
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, for sautéing onions and garlic
- Ground Beef: 1 pound, provides rich, hearty flavor
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped, adds sweetness and depth
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced, enhances aroma and flavor
- Crushed Tomatoes: 28 ounces, forms the bulk of the savory sauce
- Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons, intensifies tomato flavor
- Italian Seasoning: 1 tablespoon, classic herb mix
- Salt and Pepper: to taste, balances all flavors
- Oven-Ready Lasagne Noodles: 9 sheets, no-boil convenience
- Ricotta Cheese: 1 cup, adds creamy texture
- Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups shredded, melts beautifully on top
- Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup grated, adds salty, umami finish
- Fresh Basil: for garnish, adds a pop of color and freshness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F if baking. Otherwise, prepare a large oven-safe skillet for stovetop cooking.
- Heat olive oil in the pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Break lasagne noodles to fit the pan. Layer noodles, sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Repeat until ingredients are used up, topping with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover and cook on stovetop for 25 minutes. Optionally transfer to oven uncovered for 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Sprinkle fresh basil on top and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve hot with a side salad or crusty bread.
Notes
- Let the lasagne rest before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Add a pinch of sugar if tomato sauce tastes too acidic.
- Use a cast iron skillet for even cooking and easy serving.
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef with mushrooms or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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