Traditional Lasagna Recipe
Layers of lasagna sheets, melted cheese, and housemade meat sauce baked to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened. Add ground beef and pork, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth.
- 4
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of lasagna sheets, and a layer of the ricotta mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with meat sauce. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
