Baked Meat Lasagna Recipe
Mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Ingredients
Method
Lasagna Preparation
- 1
Cook the Noodles
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Season with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Mix the Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
- 4
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, a third of the mozzarella cheese, and then another layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- 5
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Allow the lasagna to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!