Jul 13 2026
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Lasagna Recipe

Inspired by Villa Amore
Time1h
Serves8

Beef lasagna baked in our marinara sauce & topped with mozzarella cheese

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Ingredients

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Lasagna Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. 2

    Add Seasoning

    Stir in the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning into the cooked beef. Mix well and remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Prepare Cheese Mixture

    In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.

  4. 4

    Cook Lasagna Noodles

    In a large pot, boil water and cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 5

    Layer Ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of cooked noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top, followed by half of the beef mixture, and a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of noodles topped with marinara sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

  2. 6

    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.

  3. 7

    Let it Rest

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help the layers set.

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