Barilla Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Barilla Lasagna Recipe—rich layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese, all baked to golden perfection.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
Lasagna Sheets
- 12 sheets Barilla lasagna sheets oven-ready
Meat Sauce
- 500 grams ground beef or turkey
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 handful fresh basil chopped
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg egg beaten
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water or broth, fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20–30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer lasagna sheets, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and sauce. Repeat layers.
- Finish with a final layer of sauce and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace meat with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.