Lasagna Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 2
Cook the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 4
Mix the Cheeses
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assembly
- 5
Layer the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a layer of meat sauce.
- 6
Add Topping
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer of meat sauce.
- 7
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.