Lasagna Al Forno Recipe
Make Lasagna Al Forno Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Cook the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- 3
Add Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Cheese Mixture
- 5
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
Assembly
- 6
Layer the Lasagna
In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom. Place a layer of lasagna sheets on top, followed by a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with meat sauce on top.
- 7
Add Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top layer of meat sauce.
Baking
- 8
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.
- 9
Let it Rest
Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
