Description
Tomato Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, delighting your senses with layers of tender pasta, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella. This hearty dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, promising an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. With a delightful aroma filling your kitchen, it’s not just a meal—it’s an experience that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or sausage
- 4 cups high-quality marinara sauce
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and meat; cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and more sauce. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown on top.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg