Sure, here’s a classic beef lasagna recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet. Cook until onions are translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well blended.
- Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles, meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure it’s tented so it doesn’t touch the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Serve:
- Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows it to set and makes it easier to cut into neat portions.
Enjoy your delicious homemade beef lasagna!
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