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Layered Lasagna with Meat Sauce and Ricotta
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, then cook until the onion softens.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer the meat sauce for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the grated Parmesan.
  • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Add a layer of noodles, then half the ricotta mixture, followed by one-third of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers once more.
  • Finish with the remaining noodles, meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Cook the noodles just until al dente so they hold their shape after baking. You can assemble the dish earlier in the day and refrigerate it, then add 10 minutes to the bake time if starting from cold. Leftovers reheat well in a covered dish at 350°F.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large skillet, Large pot, Baking dish, Mixing bowl