Jun 09 2026
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Baked Lasagna Recipe

Inspired by Johnny Cascone's Italian Restaurant
Time1h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Meat Sauce

Cheese Mixture

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the lasagna.

  2. 2

    Cook Lasagna Noodles

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Meat Sauce

  1. 3

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cheese Mixture

  1. 6

    Mix Cheese Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Layer Ingredients

    In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread some of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by more meat sauce, and then a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.

Baking

  1. 8

    Cover and Bake

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

  2. 9

    Uncover and Brown

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

  3. 10

    Rest Before Serving

    Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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