The Ultimate Comfort Food: How to Make Classic Beef Lasagna in 50 Minutes

Ready to indulge in a classic Italian comfort food? Discover how to make a rich and flavorful lasagna with ground meat that’s perfect for any occasion!
Lasagna is all about layers of goodness—tender pasta sheets, a hearty meat sauce, creamy mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan, baked to golden perfection. Each bite is a balance of textures and flavors, from the tangy tomato sauce to the gooey melted cheese.
This recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients and comes together in just over an hour. Each serving provides a satisfying, protein-packed meal with hearty flavors.
Follow the steps and serve up a dish that’s sure to impress. With this recipe, you’ll have an Italian classic on your table in no time!
Ingredients For 4 Serves
Lasagna sheets | 250 grams (12 medium sheets) |
Ground beef | 300 grams (1 1/4 cups) |
Shredded mozzarella cheese | 200 grams (2 cups) |
Grated Parmesan cheese | 50 grams (1/2 cup) |
Tomato sauce | 400 grams (2 cups) |
Chopped onion | 100 grams (1 cup) |
Chopped bell pepper | 100 grams (3/4 cup) |
Olive oil | 2 tablespoons (30 ml) |
Salt | to taste |
thyme | to taste |
pepper | to taste |
Garlic powder | to taste |
cook time
Preparation time | 20 minutes |
Cooking time | 30 minutes |
Total time | 50 minutes |
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories | 604 calories |
Fat | 35 grams |
Protein | 44 grams |
Carbohydrates | 34 grams |
Fiber | 4 grams |
Let's get started
Step 1
Preparing the Ingredients:
- Chop the onion and bell pepper.
- Cook the lasagna sheets according to the package instructions or soften them in hot water.
- Grate the cheeses and set all ingredients aside.


Step 2
Making the Meat Sauce:
- In a pan, sauté the onion in olive oil until golden.
- Add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and tomato sauce, and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Layering the Lasagna:
Spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom of an oven-safe dish.
- Place a layer of lasagna sheets on top.
- Add some meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.


Step 4
Baking the Lasagna:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bake the dish for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven, then serve.
Additional Tips:
1. Prevent a watery lasagna: Ensure the meat sauce is not too runny before layering. If using no-boil lasagna sheets, keep the sauce slightly thinner so the pasta absorbs enough moisture to cook properly.
2. Finish with butter and extra cheese: Before the final bake, brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle extra Parmesan for a beautifully golden crust.
To learn more about the benefits of mozzarella cheese: Benefits of Mozzarella Cheese