Dinner for 12
Classic Beef Lasagna with mozzarella
Lasagna noodles layer with seasoned beef, tomato sauce, ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella before baking until bubbling.
$7.72for 4 servings
$1.93 per serving$7.72 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 115 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.88Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 58 oz | $4.64Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 16 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 24 oz | $7.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $23.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 3/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 tsp sugar
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup grated parmesan (optional)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil (optional)
- 6 cups grated mozzarella
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Boil the noodles in a large pot for 8 minutes, drain them, and set them aside.
- Cook the beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and sugar, then simmer the sauce for 20 minutes.
- Stir the ricotta, egg, parmesan, and basil in a medium bowl.
- Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella in the baking dish, ending with mozzarella.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for 15 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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