Description
This San Giorgio lasagna recipe layers beef, ricotta, and gooey cheese for the ultimate Italian-American comfort food.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For Assembly:
- 1 box San Giorgio® Lasagna noodles (16 oz), cooked
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil Noodles: Cook San Giorgio lasagna noodles per box instructions. Drain and lay flat on parchment to prevent sticking.
- Make Sauce: In a deep skillet, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until soft. Add ground beef, brown, and drain excess fat. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 min. Add crushed tomatoes, sauce, broth, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 min until thick.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, and parsley. Mix until smooth.
- Layer Lasagna: In a greased 9×13″ dish, spread 1 cup of meat sauce. Layer noodles, ⅓ of ricotta, and mozzarella. Repeat twice. Finish with noodles, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil. Bake at 375°F for 30 min. Uncover and bake 15–20 min until golden and bubbling.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest 15 min before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.
- Vegetarian Option: Replace beef with sautéed mushrooms or plant-based crumbles.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use GF noodles and check labels on sauce ingredients.
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze baked or unbaked. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg