Lasagna Recipe
Layers of Meat & Cheese | House Sauce | Mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Layers
Method
Preparing Meat Sauce
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the 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.
Preparing Cheese Mixture
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
Assembling the Lasagna
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Layer Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce and a third of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Repeat Layers
Repeat the layering process two more times: noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella.
- 8
Top Layer
Finish with a final layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
Baking
- 9
Cover and Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 10
Uncover and Brown
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.