🍝 Hearty Beef Lasagne
A rich, slow-simmered classic. This lasagne features a deeply flavorful tomato and beef sauce layered with creamy sour cream and melted mozzarella for ultimate comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cans Italian tomatoes (mashed or blended)
- 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ⅛ tsp cayenne
- Sprinkle of chili powder
- Pinch of basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups water
- 1 pkg lasagna noodles
- 1 pint sour cream
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese (to garnish)
Preparation Instructions
- Make Sauce: Brown onions, garlic, and ground beef in olive oil. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, and water. Simmer uncovered for 2 hours until thickened. Remove bay leaf.
- Prep Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain well.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a large baking pan. Create layers of: noodles, sour cream, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat, ending with sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Sprinkle generously with Parmesan. Bake for 30–40 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.