Description
Tomato Lasagna is a comforting classic that layers tender pasta with a rich tomato sauce and gooey cheese. This delightful dish brings family and friends together, creating heartwarming memories around the dinner table. With its vibrant flavors and inviting aroma, this Tomato Lasagna will quickly become a favorite in your household. Perfect for any occasion, it’s both easy to prepare and impressively delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar; cook until softened (about 10 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and basil until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake another 15 minutes until golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg