Lasagne Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Lasagna Noodles
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water. Carefully add the lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 4
Combine Cheese Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
Assembling the Lasagne
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce and a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, remaining sauce, and topping with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
Baking the Lasagne
- 6
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
- 7
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the lasagne from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
