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homemade farmhouse lasagna with local ground beef, candy onion, fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, and homemade ricotta, shown in a collage of ingredient prep, sauce simmering, and finished pan, cozy farmhouse cooking by SimplyBlessedDesignz
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Homemade Farmhouse Lasagna

A cozy homemade lasagna layered with local ground beef, fresh veggies, garden herbs, and creamy ricotta. Inspired by the classic Mueller’s lasagna recipe, but loaded with farmhouse flavor.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade lasagna, farmhouse recipes, comfort food, family dinner, fresh herbs, SimplyBlessedDesignz
Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef local if you can get it
  • 1 candy onion or sweet onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1-2 fresh tomatoes diced
  • 24 oz jar pasta sauce or your favorite
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese homemade if you scored it!
  • 9-12 lasagna noodles cooked
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup shaved parmesan
  • 1-2 tbsp dried herbs basil, oregano, parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper in a large skillet. Drain excess fat.
  • Add diced tomatoes and jar of pasta sauce. Stir in dried herbs, salt & pepper. Let simmer about 15 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup of the mozzarella, a pinch of herbs, salt & pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to box directions.
  • Spread a little meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles and meat sauce.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella and shaved parmesan.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

I loosely follow the recipe on the back of the Mueller’s lasagna box — but with local ground beef, a candy onion, fresh tomatoes, and herbs from my garden, plus ricotta blended with egg, mozzarella, and seasonings. Simple can still taste like home.