Lasagna Recipe
Layers of pasta with rich meat sauce and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Meat Sauce
- 1
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- 4
Mix Ricotta and Egg
In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and egg. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- 5
Add Parmesan and Parsley
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
Assemble the Lasagna
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a third of the mozzarella cheese, and a layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers once more.
- 7
Finish with Toppings
Top with the remaining lasagna noodles, the rest of the meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake the Lasagna
- 8
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
- 10
Cool and Serve
Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
