Elvira's Homemade Lasagna Recipe
ricotta and three cheese blend, topped with
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Filling
Meat Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Noodles
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
Prepare Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
- 6
Layer 1
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7
Layer 2
Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- 8
Layer 3
Spread half of the cheese filling over the noodles.
- 9
Layer 4
Add a layer of meat sauce over the cheese filling.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Repeat the layering process (noodles, cheese filling, meat sauce) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce.
- 11
Final Topping
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
Baking
- 12
Bake
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 13
Uncover and Brown
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 14
Rest
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.