For a richer flavor, use a high-quality Italian sausage in addition to or in place of the ground beef. Feel free to add other vegetables, such as sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach, to the lasagna layers. If you have leftover Bolognese sauce, this recipe is an excellent way to use it! Make sure to not overcook the lasagna noodles.
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS168
A comforting and crowd-pleasing lasagna, layered with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and fresh vegetables, baked to golden perfection.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate45 g
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Cholesterol52 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein23 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium626 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepBring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Lay noodles flat to prevent sticking. (8-10 minutes)
03
StepIn a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Add onion, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until beef is browned and onion is translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set aside. (10 minutes)
04
StepIn a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Romano cheese, and 2 cups of the spaghetti sauce. Mix well to combine. Add the browned ground beef mixture and stir until evenly distributed. (5 minutes)
05
StepSpread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
06
StepBegin layering the lasagna: Start with a layer of noodles, overlapping as needed to cover the bottom of the dish. Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Scatter several fresh basil leaves over the ricotta. Top with a layer of zucchini slices. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the zucchini. Repeat layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, basil leaves, and then the last layer of noodles.
07
StepTop the final noodle layer with the remaining spaghetti sauce. Arrange the remaining basil leaves attractively over the sauce and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. (20 minutes)
08
StepBake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned. If the cheese starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil. (55 minutes)
09
StepLet the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the layers to set and makes it easier to cut. (15 minutes)
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Uriah Jacobs
Jun 6, 2025So easy to follow and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Danial Corwin
Dec 13, 2024This lasagna is amazing! My family loved it!
Scotty Romaguera
Nov 29, 2024I substituted ground turkey for the beef and it was still delicious!
Roel Reilly
Nov 8, 2024This is a great recipe. The flavors are spot on and it's not too complicated to make.
Bertram Jerde
Sep 6, 2024The best lasagna I've ever made. The zucchini adds a nice touch.
Carolina Hessel
Jul 23, 2024The layers were perfect! I'll make this next time.
Tina Ferry
Jan 21, 2024This recipe is a keeper. Thank you for sharing!