Description
Creamy, layered Gino lasagne brings Italian comfort straight to dinner tables. Hearty pasta sheets meld with rich beef ragù and silky béchamel, promising a delicious journey through classic Mediterranean flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 15 ounces (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 16 ounces (16 oz) mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup parsley
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare lasagne noodles until tender yet firm, carefully drain, and spread individually on clean kitchen towels to prevent sticking.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet, sauté finely chopped onions until translucent, then add ground beef and brown thoroughly.
- Incorporate minced garlic into meat mixture, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Pour marinara sauce into skillet, season with herbs, add fresh parsley, and allow sauce to simmer and develop rich flavors for approximately 15 minutes.
- In separate bowl, whisk ricotta cheese with beaten egg until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble lasagne in deep baking dish by creating alternating layers: start with meat sauce, then noodles, followed by ricotta mixture, repeating sequence three consecutive times.
- Shield top of lasagne with lightly oiled aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in preheated oven at 375°F for 35 minutes, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Remove foil and continue baking for additional 10-15 minutes until surface turns golden and slightly crispy.
- Remove from oven and let lasagne rest for 10 minutes, allowing layers to set and flavors to meld before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Fresh herbs enhance the meaty sauce’s depth, so chop parsley and basil finely for maximum flavor.
- Use high-quality marinara or homemade sauce to elevate the entire lasagne’s taste profile.
- Drain ricotta cheese overnight in cheesecloth to remove excess moisture, ensuring a firmer, less watery texture.
- For gluten-free option, swap traditional pasta sheets with zucchini slices or gluten-free lasagne noodles without compromising deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg