The Best Classic Lasagna

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A rich, layered Italian dish with tender pasta, savory meat sauce, and melted cheese. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs lasagna pasta, ground beef, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, cook 1 lb ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Add 1 medium diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 cups tomato sauce, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz lasagna pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup ricotta, 1 cup grated Parmesan, 1 large egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Layer the lasagna: Start with a thin layer of meat sauce, then 1/2 of the pasta, followed by a layer of ricotta mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cubes, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of meat sauce and mozzarella. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove foil, uncover, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil.

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