5 Layer Lasagna Meat Sauce Recipe
Six full size pieces
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Noodles
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation of Meat Sauce
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried parsley. Mix until well blended.
Assembly
- 4
Layering the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/4 of the meat sauce. Repeat this process for 5 layers, finishing with a layer of meat sauce.
Topping and Baking
- 5
Add Cheese Topping
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan on the top layer of meat sauce.
- 6
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.
Serving
- 7
Cool and Serve
Let the lasagna cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.