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Classic Lasagna

Image of prepared Classic Lasagna made with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, lasagna noodles and mozzarella cheese.
  • prep time: 30 min
  • total time: 1 hr 10 min
  • serves: 12 people
  • calories: 390 1 serving
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Looking for the best classic lasagna recipe? This easy homemade Classic Lasagna is layered with tender pasta, seasoned beef, creamy cheeses, and Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce for rich, savory flavor in every bite. Perfect for Sunday dinner, family gatherings, holidays, and make-ahead meals, this hearty meat lasagna delivers the comforting taste of a traditional baked lasagna that's always a crowd favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 egg
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 jar (45 ounces) Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce or two jars (24 ounces each) Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce
  • 12 cooked lasagna noodles, drained
  • 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 3 cups)
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Instructions

  • Tips

    • Tip: To freeze, prepare lasagna but do not bake. Cover tightly with foil and freeze. Bake frozen lasagna uncovered at 350°F. for 1 hour 15 minutes or until hot. Or, refrigerate 24 hours to thaw. Bake thawed lasagna uncovered at 350°F. for 50 minutes or until hot. Let stand for 10 minutes.
    • You can also follow this recipe to make 2 smaller lasagnas instead of 1 large.  Use two 11x8x2-inch baking dishes and divide the beef mixture, noodles, cheese mixture and cheese between them.   Enjoy one right away and freeze the other for later.
    • To simplify the prep, you can use uncooked lasagna noodles in this recipe.  Heat the oven to 350°F.  Assemble the lasagna as directed, then cover the baking dish.  Bake for 45 minutes.  Uncover, then bake for 15 minutes or until hot.
    • Broil the lasagna for 2 to 5 minutes on high to achieve a golden-brown, bubbly cheese topping.

  • Step 1

    Stir the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and eggs in a medium bowl and set it aside.  Season the beef with salt and pepper.  In a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the beef until it's well browned, stirring often to break up the meat. Pour off any fat. Stir in the sauce in the saucepan.

  • Step 2

    Spoon 2 cups beef/sauce mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, half the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup of mozzarella. Repeat the layers. Top with the remaining 4 lasagna noodles, remaining beef/sauce mixture and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

  • Step 3

    Bake at 400°F. for 30 minutes or until the lasagna is hot. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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Calories 390
Total Fat 22 g
Sat. Fat 11.9 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 115 mg
Sodium 737 mg
Total Carb 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 26 g
Vitamin D 2 %DV
Calcium 29 %DV
Iron 11 %DV
Potassium 11 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.

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