Get ready to step into a world of ooey-gooey cheesy goodness with our Three Cheese Beef Lasagna. Combining hearty ground beef, a trio of melt-in-your-mouth cheeses, and layers of tender pasta, this lasagna is the ultimate comfort food to share with friends and family.
Recipe Story:
Lasagna, a time-honored dish of Italian origin, has found its way into the hearts and kitchens of Americans far and wide. Our version of Three Cheese Beef Lasagna pays homage to its traditional roots while introducing an extra dose of cheesy goodness. Featuring mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan, this recipe adds a richness that makes each bite simply divine.
Building the perfect lasagna is all about layering. It starts with a robust marinara sauce, simmered with seasoned ground beef until it’s bursting with flavor. This serves as both a base and a topper for our layers of lasagna noodles.
In between these layers, we nestle a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, lightly seasoned and combined with an egg for structure. Next comes a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan, each adding their unique cheesy notes to the symphony of flavors. The process is repeated, creating a tower of deliciousness, before the whole dish gets a final generous sprinkle of cheese and a trip to the oven.
The result? A bubbling, golden-brown lasagna that’s sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread a third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and a generous sprinkle of cheeses.
Cover the lasagna with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set and makes it easier to cut into servings.
There you have it – a hearty and delicious Three Cheese Beef Lasagna that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it up with a side of garlic bread and a fresh green salad, and you’ve got a meal that brings the family together. Happy cooking!
Remember, cooking is an art. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to your own taste. Enjoy!
