Meat Lasagna Recipe
Make Meat Lasagna Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Toppings
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook the Noodles
Add the lasagna noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Drain and Rinse
Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 4
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 pound of ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- 5
Add Onion and Garlic
Add 1 chopped medium onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in 28 oz of crushed tomatoes, 2 tbs of tomato paste, 1 tbs of Italian seasoning, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 7
Mix the Cheese
In a bowl, combine 15 oz of ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, and 2 tbs of chopped fresh parsley. Mix well until smooth.
Assembly and Baking
- 8
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, then a layer of meat sauce, and 4 more noodles. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles and topping with remaining meat sauce.
- 9
Add Mozzarella
Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the lasagna.
- 10
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
