June 7, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/pastas/hunts-classic-beef-lasagna-7264
- Prep time 45 minutes
- Total time 120 minutes
- Servings 12
Ingredients
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PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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1-1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
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1/3 cup water, divided
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
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1-1/2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
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3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
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2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
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2-1/2 cups Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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9 dry lasagna noodles, uncooked
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2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Nutrition Information
329 calories, 24g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Combine ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons water, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in small bowl; set aside.
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Step two
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook 7 minutes or until beef is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more or until fragrant. Drain. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, remaining water, vinegar and red pepper flakes to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step three
Assemble lasagna by spreading about 1 cup meat sauce over bottom of dish. Place 3 dry noodles over sauce, top with 2 cups meat sauce, half of ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of noodles topped with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
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Step four
Spray underside of aluminum foil with cooking spray; cover dish tightly with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
