Beef Lasagna Recipe
Layers of pasta, ground beef, marinara sauce, and cheese.
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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 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce
- 3
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Marinara Sauce
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
Cheese Mixture
- 5
Mix the Cheese Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until smooth.
Assembling the Lasagna
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
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 third of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers, starting with the noodles, then ricotta, then meat sauce. Top with the remaining noodles and finish with the remaining meat sauce.
- 7
Add Mozzarella
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the lasagna.
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 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 9
Let it Rest
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.