Lasagna Recipe
Layered pasta with rich meat sauce and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 4
Mix the Cheese Filling
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assembling the Lasagna
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/4 of the meat sauce. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with noodles and the remaining meat sauce on top.
- 6
Add Topping
Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer of meat sauce.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 8
Rest and Serve
Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.