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Lasagna

Lasagna is a hearty Italian dish made with layers of pasta, meat sauce, béchamel, and cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions and set aside.

Step 2

In a pan, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg and a pinch of salt.

Step 4

In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.

Step 5

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Let cool before serving.

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imagePreparation time30 minutes
imageCooking time50 minutes
imageTotal time1 hour 20 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty level

Medium

Dishes

8

Allergens

Gluten, Dairy

Cuisine

Italian Cuisine

Diet type

Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition facts

Rich and cheesy, with layers of savory meat sauce and pasta.

Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
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