To create a flavorful lasagna, alongside basic ingredients like onion, garlic, salt, and pepper, you will need to prepare some crushed tomatoes, dried basil, and oregano.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 23 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
In a pan, heat olive oil, and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat if needed.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well.
Add basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir.
Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors and thicken.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.