Nonna's Lasagna Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Sheets
Meat Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation of Lasagna Sheets
- 1
Boil 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 Preparation
- 2
Cook Ground Beef
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 4
Mix Cheese Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Assembling Lasagna
- 5
Layer Ingredients
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top, followed by half of the cheese mixture, another layer of meat sauce, and another 3 noodles. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.
- 6
Add Mozzarella
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top layer of meat sauce.
Baking the Lasagna
- 7
Bake
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 8
Rest and Serve
Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
