Classic Beef Lasagna: A Timeless Comfort Dish

Ingredients

- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your lasagna will cook evenly.

2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook it until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

3. Add Aromatics: Once the beef is browned, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

4. Mix in Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5. Incorporate Tomato Sauce and Basil: Add the tomato sauce and fresh basil to the skillet. Stir until everything is well-combined, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

6. Prepare the Noodles: While the meat sauce simmers, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

7. Assemble the Lasagna: In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce mixture on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Add another layer of the meat sauce, followed by a sprinkle of basil. Repeat the layering two more times, finishing with a generous layer of meat sauce on top.

8. Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the top to get bubbly and slightly crisp.

9. Cool and Serve: Once done, take the lasagna out of the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Slice into squares and serve with extra basil on top for garnish.

Preparation Time

PT15M
Preparation time is approximately 15 minutes.

Cooking Time

PT40M
Cooking time is approximately 40 minutes.

Total Time

PT55M
Total time is approximately 55 minutes.

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

lasagna, beef, comfort food, Italian, easy recipe, dinner, pasta, homemade, family meal, baked

Recipe Yield

This recipe serves 4 adults.

Calories

The total calories for this recipe are approximately 1,700 calories.