Introduction
Baked Lasagna 🍲 layers pasta sheets, rich meat sauce 🍖, creamy cheese mixture 🧀, and melty mozzarella 🧀 for a classic Italian comfort food. Ideal for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep. 💛
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍖 1 pound ground beef
- 🧅 1 onion, diced
- 🍅 2 cups marinara sauce
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍝 12 lasagna noodles
- 🧀 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🧀 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🧀 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 🌿 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 🍳 Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet. Drain fat and add marinara sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 🍝 Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 🥣 In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 🍽️ In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella on top.
- 🏺 Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
🔄 Methods
- Use ground turkey or sausage instead of beef.
- Swap ricotta for cottage cheese or béchamel sauce.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes or hot sauce.
📚 History
Lasagna dates back to ancient Italy 🇮🇹, evolving from layered pasta dishes into the rich, cheesy casserole we know today. It’s a staple of Italian-American cuisine and beloved worldwide.
💪 Benefits
- 🍖 High protein from meat and cheese
- 🍅 Lycopene from tomato sauce
- 🍝 Carbs for energy
- 🧀 Calcium from dairy
🎨 Formation
Serve hot with garlic bread 🥖 and a green salad 🥗. Garnish with fresh basil 🌿 or parsley 🌱 for a vibrant finish.
✅ Conclusion
Baked Lasagna is a hearty, satisfying dish that brings comfort and joy to any table. Perfect for sharing and savoring. 🍽️
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧀 Cheese lovers
- 🍝 Pasta fans
- 🍖 Meat eaters
- 🍲 Comfort food enthusiasts