Lasagna Recipe
A classic Italian dish layered with pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 9 noodles lasagna noodles
Meat Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 48 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Cheese Mixture
- 1 egg egg
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese about 4 cups
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, then rinse with cold water.
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic, then add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese with beaten egg. Shred mozzarella cheese.
- Layer lasagna: sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and cheeses. Repeat layers twice more, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375° F for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.