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Name: Classic Oven-Baked Lasagne for a Hot Summer Night
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 sheets no-boil lasagne noodles; 10 oz (285 g) lean ground beef; 1 cup (250 ml) tomato passata or crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup (120 ml) water; 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese; 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Classic Oven-Baked Lasagne for a Hot Summer Night

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This lasagne is built for both comfort and practicality, using no-boil noodles to keep things cool in the kitchen and easy on cleanup. Lean ground beef delivers classic flavor without excess heaviness, while a quick stovetop tomato sauce gets a boost from sautéed onion and garlic. Ricotta and mozzarella add creaminess, and a dusting of Parmigiano on top brings irresistible savory depth. It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for a hot summer day, and pairs beautifully with a salad and chilled sparkling water.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Pour in passata and water, add oregano, and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat.
Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles, then more sauce, spoonfuls of ricotta, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmigiano.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes more, until golden and bubbly.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil and a crisp green salad.