Lasagna Recipe
Layers of pasta with meat sauce and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
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
- 3
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Make the Sauce
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture
- 6
Combine Cheese Ingredients
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Lasagna
- 7
Layer Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 4 noodles on top, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture, then another layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta, meat sauce) until all ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce on top.
- 8
Add Mozzarella
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the lasagna.
Baking
- 9
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove from oven and let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.