Classic Beef Lasagna (no ricotta)
A hearty classic beef lasagna made without ricotta, layered with rich meat sauce, noodles, and melty mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the 1 pound ground beef and diced onion together for 6–8 minutes, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Continue until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in 4 cups marinara sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer on low for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of noodles, then meat sauce, then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
- Rest before serving.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the layers hold together.
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Notes
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- Slightly undercook noodles so they don’t become mushy while baking.
- Resting time helps layers set and slice cleanly.
- If sauce thickens too much, stir in a few tablespoons of water before layering.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1118mgPotassium: 668mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 910IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 3mg
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