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Ingredients
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Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Lasagna Assembly
Method
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and ground pork, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 2
- 3
Combine Tomato Ingredients
Stir in canned tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Mix well.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Add oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 5
Mix the Cheese
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and mix until smooth.
Lasagna Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 4 lasagna noodles on top, followed by half of the cheese mixture and a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with meat sauce and remaining mozzarella on top.
- 8
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the lasagna cool for about 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.