Baked Lasagna With Meatball Or Sausage Recipe
Just like grandma used to make! Five layers of beef cheese and pasta smothered in our homemade tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Mix the Cheese Filling
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Cook the Noodles
Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 4
Layer the Lasagna
In a baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, half of the cheese mixture, and half of the meat. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles and sauce on top.
- 5
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the final layer of sauce.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra basil if desired.
