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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Toppings
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Lasagna Noodles
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. 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, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3
- 4
Add Tomato Ingredients
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 5
Mix Cheese Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
Assembling the Lasagna
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce and a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles topped with meat sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 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 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.