Description
This classic lasagna recipe, featuring Barilla lasagna sheets, layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, is a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish. It’s simple to make and perfect for feeding a hungry family or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 jar (24 oz) Barilla Traditional Pasta Sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 1 box Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagna Sheets
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Add ground beef or turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in Barilla Traditional Pasta Sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce to coat the bottom.
- Place a layer of Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagna Sheets over the sauce.
- Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the sheets, then 1/3 of the meat sauce, and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers (lasagna sheets, ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella) two more times.
- Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Lasagna:
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or lentils.
- Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagna Sheets do not require pre-boiling, making the process faster and more convenient.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lasagna, Barilla Recipe, Comfort Food, Pasta Bake