Easy San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe to Try Today
Warm up your evening with our delicious Classic San Giorgio Lasagna. A family favorite that's sure to please!
Ingredients
- 16 oz San Giorgio® Lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar 24 oz pasta sauce
- 1½ cups water
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef; drain any excess fat.
- Add pasta sauce and water to the skillet with the browned meat; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Spread about 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of an 11x7-inch baking dish.
- Arrange 3 cooked lasagna noodles lengthwise over the sauce; cover with 1 cup of meat sauce.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture over the meat sauce.
- Repeat layers of noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture.
- Top with a final layer of noodles and remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil.
Notes
- Enhance the Sauce: For a deeper flavor, let the meat sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes instead of 10. This allows the flavors to meld and creates a richer, more authentic taste.
- Prevent Watery Lasagna: To avoid excess moisture, drain the ricotta cheese slightly before mixing and let the baked lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set properly.
- Boost the Cheese Topping: For an extra golden and bubbly top, mix the remaining mozzarella with a bit of grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil before baking uncovered in the last 10 minutes.