Lasagna Recipe
meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan
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Ingredients
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Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Lasagna Assembly
Method
Prepare Meat Sauce
- 1
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prepare Cheese Mixture
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, dried parsley, and salt until well combined.
Assemble Lasagna
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Layer Meat Sauce
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7
Add Noodles
Place 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- 8
Add Cheese Mixture
Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- 9
Add More Sauce and Cheese
Top with a third of the meat sauce and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Repeat the layers twice more, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and topping with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- 11
Bake the Lasagna
Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 12
Let it Rest
Remove from oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.