Easy No-Fail Lasagna (Comfort Food Classic)

Introduction

This easy no-fail lasagna is a classic comfort food designed to be approachable, reliable, and deeply satisfying. Made with simple ingredients and easy layering, it takes the stress out of making lasagna while delivering rich flavour and generous portions.

Whether you’re feeding a crowd, preparing a meal to share, or planning ahead for the week, this comforting dish brings people together around the table with ease.

Ingredients

You will need:

• 9 lasagna sheets (regular or no-boil)

• 500 g ground beef or mince

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jar pasta sauce (or homemade)

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1½ cups ricotta or cottage cheese

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Olive oil, for cooking

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Prepare the sauce
   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook mince until browned, then add onion and garlic and sauté until softened. Stir in pasta sauce and Italian seasoning and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Layer the lasagna
   Spread a thin layer of sauce on the base of the baking dish. Add lasagna sheets, meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.

4. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

5. Rest & serve
   Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Helpful Tips

• Let the lasagna rest so slices hold together neatly.

• Use no-boil sheets to save time.

• This lasagna freezes well for future meals.

Why This Recipe Works

• Simple layering makes it truly foolproof

• Familiar flavours everyone enjoys

• Budget-friendly for feeding a crowd

• Great for make-ahead meals and leftovers

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Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 45 mins | Total: 1 hr 5 mins
Serves: 6–8 | Best For: Family dinners, meal prep, gatherings