Description
This San Giorgio Lasagna recipe is a classic Italian-American dish that features layers of lasagna noodles, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey melted mozzarella. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
1 box (16 oz) San Giorgio® Lasagna noodles
Meat Sauce:
1 pound ground beef, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce or marinara sauce, 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Ricotta Filling:
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried)
Cheese Layer:
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook Noodles: Cook San Giorgio Lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and lay flat on a clean towel.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet. Add pasta sauce, tomato sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Make Ricotta Filling: Combine ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
- Assemble Lasagna: Layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce, and cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let stand for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- You can prepare this lasagna a day ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if preferred.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
