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Classic Homemade Beef Lasagna Recipe (Freezer-Friendly)

Classic Homemade Beef Lasagna

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 12 oz Lasagna noodles Boiled according to package instructions
  • 24 oz Tomato sauce Or your favorite marinara
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese Whole milk preferred
  • 3 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves Chopped
  • 1 Egg Lightly beaten
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions, then drain.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil.
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add a layer of noodles, then ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat layers.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest before slicing.