Ingredients
Lasagna noodles (12 oz / one standard box – Can be oven-ready or pre-cooked)
Ground beef (1 lb / 450g)
Tomato sauce (2 cups – Look for halal or no-fermented options)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons – Can substitute with avocado oil)
Onion (1 medium, diced – Diced for easier stirring)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced or diced)
Carrots (1 medium, grated – Optional, adds sweetness and texture)
Mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups, shredded)
Béchamel sauce (2 cups – Can make from scratch or use store-bought)
Dried basil (1 teaspoon – Can be replaced with oregano)
Salt and pepper (To taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cook lasagna noodles if using non-oven-ready
In a skillet, sauté diced onion, garlic, and grated carrot in olive oil until softened
Add ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling into small pieces
Season meat mixture with dried basil, salt, and pepper
Layer lasagna as follows: bottom of dish with tomato sauce, noodles, meat mixture, more sauce, mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel sauce and mozzarella atop
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing into individual portions and serving
Notes
Carrots add sweetness and texture; omit or add zucchini or spinach for variation
Use halal-certified mozzarella and ensure no alcohol-based ingredients are in the béchamel if making from scratch
Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg