Best 8 Classic And Simple Meat Lasagna Recipes

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Lasagna, a timeless classic of Italian cuisine, is a layered dish that combines succulent meat, velvety cheese, and tender pasta sheets. Whether you're hosting a celebratory dinner or simply seeking a comforting meal, discovering the best recipe for "classic and simple meat lasagna" is essential. This culinary journey will lead you through the secrets of crafting a lasagna that boasts rich flavors and captivates the senses with its harmonious textures. From selecting the right ingredients to perfecting the cooking technique, this article will guide you toward creating an unforgettable homemade lasagna that will impress family and friends alike.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY, CLASSIC MEAT LASAGNA RECIPE



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Sometimes simple is better, and this Classic Meat Lasagna is just that. It's super easy to throw together quickly and it's super flavorful, hearty and deliciou

Provided by Ben Rayl

Categories     Dinner     Main Dish     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound italian sausage (ground)
1 tbsp basil
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups tomato sauce
6 oz tomato paste
10 ounces lasagna noodles (about 12 sheets)
3 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan (grated)
2 tbsp parsley (dried)
2, beaten eggs
to taste salt and pepper
1 pound mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add the onion and garlic and cook until beginning to soften.
  • Add the beef and sausage and cook until browned then stir in the basil, salt, tomato sauce and tomato paste - simmer together for about 30 minutes.
  • If the lasagna noodles need to be pre cooked, do this now - according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, parmesan, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper.
  • Lightly grease a 9"x13" baking dish and spread a small amount of the tomato sauce in the bottom. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture on some lasagna sheets, then lay them ricotta side up in the bottom of the pan. Spoon on about 1/3 of the meat sauce then sprinkle on 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat this process two more times, ending with the mozzarella.
  • Bake at 375 for 30 minutes; let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955 kcal, Sugar 12 g, Sodium 2076 mg, Fat 58 g, SaturatedFat 31 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 55 g, Cholesterol 184 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC AND SIMPLE MEAT LASAGNA



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Whole wheat noodles and lean ground beef make this tasty favorite a little lighter.

Provided by ccb1122

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
2 eggs
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 ½ (25 ounce) jars tomato-basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the lasagna noodles a few at a time, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Remove the noodles to a plate.
  • Place the ground beef into a skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook the meat, chopping it into small chunks as it cooks, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined.
  • Place 4 noodles side by side into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan; top with a layer of the tomato-basil sauce, a layer of ground beef mixture, and a layer of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more, ending with a layer of sauce; sprinkle top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese has begun to brown, about 10 more minutes. Allow to stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 999 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

CLASSIC LASAGNE



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Prepare this easy lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Then just bake for an extra 45 mins.

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil, plus a little for the dish
750g lean beef mince
90g pack prosciutto
half quantity of our tomato sauce
200ml hot beef stock
a little grated nutmeg
300g pack fresh lasagne sheets
half quantity of our white sauce
125g ball mozzarella, torn into thin strips

Steps:

  • To make the meat sauce, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and cook 750g lean beef mince in two batches for about 10 mins until browned all over.
  • Finely chop 4 slices of prosciutto from a 90g pack, then stir through the meat mixture.
  • Pour over 800g passata or half our basic tomato sauce recipe and 200ml hot beef stock. Add a little grated nutmeg, then season.
  • Bring up to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins until the sauce looks rich.
  • Heat oven to 180C/fan/160C/gas 4 and lightly oil an ovenproof dish (about 30 x 20cm).
  • Spoon one third of the meat sauce into the dish, then cover with some fresh lasagne sheets from a 300g pack. Drizzle over roughly 130g ready-made or homemade white sauce.
  • Repeat until you have 3 layers of pasta. Cover with the remaining 390g white sauce, making sure you can't see any pasta poking through.
  • Scatter 125g torn mozzarella over the top.
  • Arrange the rest of the prosciutto on top. Bake for 45 mins until the top is bubbling and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.71 milligram of sodium

CLASSIC MEAT LASAGNA



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This classic meat lasagna is filled with layers of pasta, homemade meat sauce, and lots of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Provided by Annalise

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ lb sausage
⅓ lb ground pork
⅓ lb ground beef
½ onion (, chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
15 oz can tomato sauce
½ teaspoon salt (, plus more to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh herbs such as basil, rosemary, or thyme (, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried, such as Italian seasoning))
2 lbs ricotta cheese (, preferably whole milk ricotta)
1 tablespoon fresh basil (, chopped)
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoons ground black pepper
About 1 lb lasagna noodles (, boiled till al dente or use "no-boil")
1 lb mozzarella cheese (, shredded)
½ cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil (, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to medium pot set over medium high heat. Add sausage, pork, and beef and cook until browned and almost done all the way through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped onion. Cook until onions are soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  • Pour crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce into the pan, along with the salt, pepper, and herbs.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened slightly. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking or casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the basil, salt and pepper.
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce over the bottom of the pan. Top with a single layer of lasagna noodles, breaking a few as needed to cover entire pan. Dollop with ½ of the ricotta mixture and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat these layers one more time, using ½ of remaining meat sauce this time (not a thin layer).
  • Add one more layer of noodles. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for about 35 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, 15-20 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1223 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC LASAGNA



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Make this classic lasagna recipe zestier by using hot Italian sausage or a little milder with regular Italian sausage. Don't be scared off by the long cooking time. The wait is well worth it. It's a great dish to make for a crowd and easy to adjust for varying tastes. The leftovers are even better when reheated the next day.

Provided by Barb R

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
4 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and olive oil; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Cook the ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium heat; drain. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  • Ladle enough of the meat sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Form a layer atop the sauce with 3 of the lasagna noodles. Spread about 1/4 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture and then ladle about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more, topping with the remaining 1/4 pound of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 2027.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

EASY CLASSIC LASAGNA RECIPE



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Make lasagna just as good as Grandma's with our Easy Classic Lasagna Recipe! In just one hour, this classic lasagna recipe is ready to be enjoyed.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
9 lasagna noodles, cooked
1 container (16 oz.) cottage cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add onions; cook 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta sauce; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Spread 1/3 of the pasta sauce mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat layers. Cover with remaining noodles, pasta sauce mixture and mozzarella; sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven; let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

CLASSIC AND SIMPLE MEAT LASAGNA



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This lasagna with ground beef and whole wheat noodles is an easy, yet hearty family-pleasing dish.

Provided by ccb1122

Categories     Meat Lasagna

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
4 ½ cups tomato-basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, place ground beef, garlic, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is crumbly and evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Lay 4 noodles side by side on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan; top with a layer of prepared tomato-basil sauce, a layer of ground beef mixture, and a layer of cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more, ending with a layer of sauce; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the lasagna is bubbling and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese has begun to brown, about 10 more minutes. Allow to stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 999 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

CLASSIC AND SIMPLE MEAT LASAGNA



Classic and Simple Meat Lasagna image

This lasagna with ground beef and whole wheat noodles is an easy, yet hearty family-pleasing dish.

Provided by ccb1122

Categories     Meat Lasagna

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
4 ½ cups tomato-basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, place ground beef, garlic, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until beef is crumbly and evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Lay 4 noodles side by side on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan; top with a layer of prepared tomato-basil sauce, a layer of ground beef mixture, and a layer of cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more, ending with a layer of sauce; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the lasagna is bubbling and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese has begun to brown, about 10 more minutes. Allow to stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 999 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the lasagna will taste. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, high-quality ground beef, and a rich, creamy béchamel sauce.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna noodles: Al dente noodles will hold their shape and texture better in the lasagna. Cook them for about 2 minutes less than the package directions.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses will give the lasagna a complex and flavorful taste. Use a hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino Romano for a nutty flavor, a soft cheese like ricotta or cottage cheese for a creamy texture, and a melting cheese like mozzarella or provolone for a gooey, stretchy texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make lasagna. Feel free to add your favorite ingredients or try different variations of the recipe. Some popular variations include adding vegetables like spinach or zucchini, using different types of meat like sausage or chicken, or making a vegetarian or vegan lasagna.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for any occasion. Whether you are making a traditional lasagna or a more modern variation, following these tips will help you make a delicious and impressive lasagna that everyone will enjoy.

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