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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation of Meat Sauce
- 1
Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 20 minutes.
Cheese Mixture
- 4
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix well until smooth.
Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Layer the Lasagna
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Add another layer of meat sauce, followed by 4 more noodles. Repeat the cheese mixture and meat sauce layers, and top with the remaining noodles.
- 7
Add Topping
Spread the remaining meat sauce over the top layer of noodles and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 9
Rest and Serve
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.