Italian-American · pasta bake
Classic Lasagna Bolognese
Layers of beef Bolognese, ricotta, pasta, mozzarella, and Parmesan bake into a bubbling family dinner.
Total time60 min
Hands-on30 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves8
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 400°F. Brown the beef and onion in a deep skillet, breaking up the meat, 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara.
- 02
Mix ricotta, egg, half the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- 03
Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella in a 9-by-13-inch dish three times. Finish with sauce, remaining mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- 04
Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes more. Rest for 10 minutes.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Ground turkey can replace beef.
- Gluten-free oven-ready noodles work with the same assembly.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
