Baked Lasagna Recipe
Fresh mozzarella. Village Red Sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Filling
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
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.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 8 oz of fresh mozzarella (sliced), grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
Spread 1 cup of Village Red Sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the cheese filling mixture. Repeat the layers with another cup of sauce, 4 more noodles, the remaining cheese filling, and 2 cups of sauce. Top with the remaining 4 lasagna noodles and the rest of the sauce.
- 4
Add the Final Touch
Tear the remaining fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly over the top of the lasagna.
Baking
- 5
Bake the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 6
Let it Rest
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
