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San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe

Irresistible San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe – Just Like Home

James Clark
There’s something uniquely comforting about a classic lasagna dish. It’s rich, hearty, layered with flavor, and instantly brings a sense of warmth to the dinner table. But when you make it using the San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe, you’re not just preparing a regular pasta meal—you’re creating a dish steeped in tradition, family, and that unmistakable aroma of home-cooked Italian comfort.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 - 8
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed
  • To prepare the San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe seamlessly, here’s what you’ll need in your kitchen:
  • 9x13-inch baking dish (glass or ceramic preferred)
  • Large skillet or saucepan (for meat sauce)
  • Mixing bowl (for ricotta mixture)
  • Rubber spatula or spoon
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Aluminum foil (for covering the dish during baking)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven mitts

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients – Simple and Flexible
  • Below are the basic ingredients for the San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe along with smart substitutions in case you're missing something or want a slight variation.
  • Core Ingredients
  • 1 box San Giorgio lasagna noodles no-boil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey healthier alternative
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese for lower fat
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara or pasta sauce (or homemade tomato basil sauce)
  • 1 egg for binding the ricotta mixture
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Optional / Alternative Add-Ins
  • Spinach or kale chopped and sautéed
  • Zucchini slices thinly sliced as a layer
  • Vegan mozzarella or dairy-free ricotta
  • Crushed red pepper flakes for a kick

Instructions
 

  • Step-by-Step Instructions (Beginner Friendly & Granular)
  • Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft.
  • Add minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10–12 minutes to build flavor.
  • Step 2: Mix the Ricotta Filling
  • In a medium bowl, mix:
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • Optional: chopped spinach or parsley
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 3: Layer the Lasagna
  • Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Lay 3 to 4 San Giorgio lasagna noodles flat over the sauce.
  • Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  • Spoon over meat sauce evenly.
  • Sprinkle it with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Repeat:
  • Noodles → Ricotta → Sauce → Cheese
  • Top with final noodles, sauce, and remaining cheese.
  • Step 4: Bake
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 375°F.
  • Uncover and bake another 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
Keyword Lasagna