Lasagna Recipe
Voted best pasta in the state! Layers of pasta, ground beef and local ricotta baked with mozzarella and tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Season the Meat
Stir in tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Layer the Lasagna
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin 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 then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles and meat sauce on top.
- 6
Add Final Toppings
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top layer.
- 7
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
