Homemade Lasagna Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Meat Sauce

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the Cheese Mixture

   In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Cook the Lasagna Noodles

   Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

4. 4

   Assemble the Lasagna

   In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, then a layer of noodles, followed by a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with meat sauce on top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Bake the Lasagna

   Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

6. 6

   Serve

   Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with a choice of salad or minestrone.