Lasagna Special Recipe
A slice of our fresh homemade lasagna served with small Italian salad and bread
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Ingredients
Method
Lasagna Preparation
- 1
Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook until browned. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Mix the Ricotta Filling
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- 4
Assemble the Lasagna
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom. Layer 4 noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the meat sauce, and a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles and remaining marinara sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 5
Bake the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
