Classic Lasagna
Are you ready to dive into the ultimate comfort food today. Yes, we're talking about his Classic Lasagna! A dish that's been around forever and doesn't need a whole lot of introduction because that one word speaks for itself. Layers of tender pasta noodles, filled with a spiced meat sauce in a homemade Marinara Sauce and layered between melted mozzarella cheese. You're perfect dinner any time of year.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 737kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Ground beef
- 1 Onion roughly chopped
- 6 cloves Garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Cups Marinara Sauce
- 2 Cups cheddar cheese grated
- 6 oz mozzarella ball, cut into thin slices
- Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
- Small bunch of fresh chopped basil
- 1 Teaspoon oregano
- 1 Teaspoon rosemary
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to season
- 16 lasagna sheets
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the largest skillet you own, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the garlic and onion. Cook over medium high heat for about 8-10 minutes. You are looking to soften the onion and give it a nice golden brown colour. After the onion is cooked, add in the ground beef. Stir around breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add the parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary salt and pepper. Give a good stir and continue to cook until the meat is cooked through. Add the Marinara Sauce to the ground beef and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Next, make your cheese sauce. In a heavy bottomed saucepan set over a medium heat, add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the flour all at once and whisk until a paste forms. Now gradually add your milk, whisking as you go. Once you have added in all the milk you should have a smooth and slightly thickened sauce.. Add the grated cheddar cheese, reserving about 1/3 cup for later. Whisk until it becomes a smooth and thick sauce. Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook your lasagna pasta according to package. Drain, rinse and set aside.
- In a 6 x 14 inch (or closest size you have) oven proof dish, layer your lasagna. Start with a few tablespoons of the tomato mixture for the bottom. This is mostly so the lasagna doesn't stick to the bottom. Then layer your pasta, meat sauce and cheese sauce. Repeat this until your dish is piled high . On the top make sure you pour over the remaining meat sauce and then sprinkle over remaining cheddar cheese and top with the fresh mozzarella.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for about 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for at least 15 to 20 minutes before cutting and serving. Honestly, delicious!
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Lasagna
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 737
Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 903mg39%
Potassium 819mg23%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 37g74%
Vitamin A 1016IU20%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 432mg43%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.