Lasagna Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Toppings
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil the Lasagna Noodles
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 2
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
Stir in the 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
Combine Cheese Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Lasagna Assembly
- 6
Layer the Lasagna
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the cheese mixture, half of the remaining meat sauce, and a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of noodles, the remaining meat sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
- 9
Let it Rest
Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.