Baked Lasagna Recipe
Creamy layers of ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella, ground beef and besciamella cream, topped with red sauce.
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Layers
Besciamella Cream
Red Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Ground Beef
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 3
Make the Red Sauce
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 4
Assemble the Lasagna
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of red sauce on the bottom. Layer 4 lasagna noodles, half of the ground beef, half of the ricotta cheese, half of the besciamella cream, and one-third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles on top.
- 6
Top with Sauce and Cheese
Spread remaining red sauce over the top layer of noodles. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and all of the grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake
- 7
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow the lasagna to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.