Lasagna Recipe
pasta layered with Italian meat sauce, ricotta cheese filling and tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Prepare the Ricotta Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer 4 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, a third of the mozzarella cheese, and a third of the meat sauce. Repeat layers, ending with noodles, meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- 6
Bake
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
