Baked Lasagna Recipe
(Not Traditional!! Mafaldine Noodles, Romano Cheese, Mozzarella, and Fine Meat Sauce)
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese
Meat Sauce
Additional Ingredients
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Mafaldine Noodles
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the mafaldine noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembling the Lasagna
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Layer with a portion of the cooked mafaldine noodles, then sprinkle with a layer of Romano cheese and mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella on top.
Baking
- 6
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 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.