Description
Classic Beef and Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients:
For the Meat Sauce:
500g ground beef
1 onion
(diced)
2 garlic cloves
(minced)
1 red bell pepper
(diced)
1 green bell pepper
(diced)
1 carrot
(diced)
2 cups marinara sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
1½ cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Layers:
9 lasagna noodles
(cooked and drained)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
Prepare the Meat Sauce:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside
.
In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, bell peppers, and carrot until softened
. Stir in marinara sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked beef and let simmer for 10 minutes
.
Make the Cheese Mixture:
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and parsley until well combined
.
Assemble the Lasagna:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce
.
Spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by ⅓ of the meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese
.
Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a generous layer of mozzarella on top.
Bake:
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden
.
Serve:
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve hot
.
This lasagna is the perfect combination of savory meat sauce, creamy cheese, and tender noodles. A classic comfort food for any occasion!