Mama's Lasagna Recipe
Layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and marinara sauce baked to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Ingredients
Method
Lasagna Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Add Marinara Sauce
Stir in marinara sauce, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Prepare Ricotta Mixture
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- 4
Cook Lasagna Noodles
While the meat sauce simmers, cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a towel.
- 5
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, followed by 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and a layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers twice, finishing with noodles, sauce, and mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.
- 6
Bake
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
