How to Make Easy Beef Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. Its layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese make it a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd. While traditional lasagna recipes can be quite time-consuming and labor-intensive, this easy beef lasagna recipe cuts down on the prep time and simplifies the cooking process, making it a great option for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown ground beef in 12-inch skillet; drain. Stir in Pasta Sauce; heat through.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and eggs in large bowl.
  • Evenly spread 1 cup meat sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise over sauce, then top with 1 cup meat sauce and 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture; repeat, ending with sauce. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    373 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 579mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Calcium: 352mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 238mg