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Italian Beef Lasagne Recipe

Italian Beef Lasagne Recipe

A classic Italian comfort food made with layers of rich beef tomato sauce, creamy cheese filling, and tender lasagne sheets baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for family dinners, weekend gatherings, or meal prep. This homemade lasagne is hearty, flavourful, and always a crowd favourite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Lasagne sheets 12 pieces
  • Ground beef 500g
  • Olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • Onion finely chopped (1 medium)
  • Garlic cloves minced (3 cloves)
  • Tomato sauce 2 cups
  • Crushed tomatoes 1 cup
  • Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
  • Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon
  • Salt 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper ½ teaspoon
  • Sugar ½ teaspoon
  • Ricotta cheese 1½ cups
  • Mozzarella cheese shredded (2 cups)
  • Parmesan cheese grated (½ cup)
  • Egg 1 large
  • Fresh parsley or basil chopped (2 tablespoons)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned while breaking it apart.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar, then simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and parsley until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the baking dish and place lasagne sheets on top.
  7. Add ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce over the pasta sheets.
  8. Repeat layers until ingredients are finished, ending with sauce and mozzarella on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  10. Let the lasagne rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Allow the lasagne to rest before cutting so the layers hold their shape.
Use high-quality cheese for richer flavor and better melting.
Taste the sauce before assembling and adjust seasoning if needed.
You can assemble the lasagne ahead and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.
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