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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Preparation time30 minutes
Cooking time50 minutes
Total time1 hour 20 minutesDifficulty 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