Description
This classic Ronzoni lasagna recipe is the perfect family-style comfort food. With layers of perfectly cooked pasta, savory meat sauce, and rich ricotta filling, it’s a Sunday dinner tradition made easy.
Ingredients
1 package (16 oz) Ronzoni Lasagna noodles
2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 large onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Ricotta Layer:
32 oz whole milk ricotta
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella
½ cup grated Parmesan
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
2 cups shredded mozzarella (reserved)
½ cup grated Parmesan (reserved)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until slightly firmer than al dente. Drain and lay flat on towels.
3. In a skillet, brown ground beef. Remove and set aside.
4. In same pan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
5. Return beef to skillet. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30–45 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, 2 cups mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
7. To assemble: Spread 1 cup meat sauce on bottom of dish. Layer noodles, ⅓ of ricotta mix, 1 cup meat sauce, 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat for 2 more layers.
8. Top final noodle layer with remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
9. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 25–30 minutes more, until bubbly and golden brown.
10. Let rest 15–20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
Use whole milk cheeses for best flavor and texture.
Let meat sauce cool slightly before assembling to avoid runny layers.
Make ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking—just add 10 minutes to bake time.
Leftovers store well for 4 days or can be frozen up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Ronzoni lasagna, homemade lasagna, three layer lasagna, easy lasagna recipe, Sunday dinner lasagna