Lasagna Recipe
Layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy ricotta 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. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce
- 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 the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture
- 3
Mix the Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well until smooth.
Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Finish with a final layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella.
Baking
- 5
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. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
