Classic Lasagna Recipe

 

 

Classic Lasagna Recipe

Nothing beats the comfort of a big, hearty lasagna full of rich flavors and gooey cheese! Here's how to make this family-favorite dish:

Ingredients:

For the meat sauce:

1 lb ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

For the cheese filling:

15 oz ricotta cheese

1 egg

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh parsley for garnish

For the lasagna:

12 lasagna noodles (cooked and drained)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Prepare the meat sauce: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with chopped onions over medium heat until browned. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

Make the cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well mixed.

 

Assemble the lasagna: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1/3 of the meat sauce, and 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella. Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with mozzarella on top.

Bake: Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

 

Garnish and serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a side salad and garlic bread!