San Giorgio Lasagna is one of the iconic Italian dishes. It’s a classic comfort food that’s been passed down through generations. The dish is made with layers of pasta, cheese, and a delicious homemade meat sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 box San Giorgio lasagna noodles
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add San Giorgio lasagna noodles and boil for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef as it cooks. When the beef is browned and cooked through, drain off any fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the beef. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Spread a small amount of the beef mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the beef. Spread a third of the remaining beef mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layering two more times, ending with a layer of noodles.
- Spread the remaining beef mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna cool for 15 minutes before serving.
San Giorgio Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that's sure to please the whole family. The layers of pasta, cheese, and homemade meat sauce make this dish hearty and flavorful. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread for a delicious meal everyone will love.
