Baked Lasagna with Garlic Bread

Baked Lasagna with Garlic Bread is a delicious and hearty Italian dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese, baked to perfection and served with garlic bread. This recipe is easy to make and will leave your taste buds wanting more.
To make Baked Lasagna with Garlic Bread, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Lasagna:

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (16 ounces) lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Garlic Bread:

- 1 loaf French bread, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat. Add the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
While the lasagna is baking, make the garlic bread. In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Spread the mixture onto the sliced French bread and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
Once the lasagna and garlic bread are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve the lasagna with a slice of garlic bread on the side.
Baked Lasagna with Garlic Bread is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table. The layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese create a rich and savory flavor that is complemented perfectly by the garlic bread. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.
Type of dish: Pasta Bake
Main ingredients: Ground beef, Lasagna noodles, Mozzarella cheese