Freezer Friendly Beef Lasagna (Printable Version)
Hearty layers of beef, cheese, and sauce prepped ahead for effortless family meals from the freezer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Pasta
02 - 9 pre-cooked lasagna noodles
→ Cheese
03 - 2 cups ricotta cheese
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Sauce & Seasonings
06 - 3 cups marinara sauce
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 egg
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, and egg. Stir until thoroughly blended.
03 - Spread a layer of beef sauce on the bottom of a freezer-safe 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spoon over a layer of ricotta mixture, then scatter shredded mozzarella. Repeat layering with remaining components, finishing with mozzarella on top.
04 - Cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or a tight-fitting lid. Freeze until ready to bake.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the frozen lasagna, covered, for 50-60 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and lasagna is heated through.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready ahead of time perfect for busy schedules
- Family favorite with classic flavors
- Layers melt together beautifully after freezing
- Customizable to add vegetables for extra nutrition
02 -
- Perfect for making days ahead and feeding a crowd
- Freezes beautifully up to three months with no loss of flavor
- Can be baked straight from the freezer no thaw needed
03 -
- Always let the lasagna bake covered most of the time to keep it moist
- Try fresh basil or parsley sprinkled between layers for extra flavor
- For a crispier top broil the last few minutes but watch closely so it does not burn