Description
Hearty San Giorgio lasagna brings layers of comforting Italian flavors to your dinner table. Cheesy, herb-infused pasta creates a classic meal you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Binding and Moisture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light olive oil coating.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and mix in minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, and half of the parmesan cheese until smooth and well combined.
- Layer the bottom of the baking dish with a thin spread of marinara sauce to prevent sticking.
- Arrange a single layer of lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping to cover the sauce base.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by half of the seasoned ground beef.
- Pour marinara sauce over the beef layer and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with another set of noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, beef, sauce, and mozzarella.
- Top the final layer with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow layers to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Meat Swap: Ground turkey or plant-based crumbles work brilliantly as lean protein alternatives for health-conscious eaters or those reducing red meat consumption.
- Cheese Flexibility: Low-fat ricotta and mozzarella can be substituted without compromising the lasagna’s creamy texture for those watching calorie intake.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace traditional pasta sheets with gluten-free lasagna noodles or thinly sliced zucchini for a low-carb, celiac-friendly version.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble the entire lasagna up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg