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Homemade Lasagna

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A classic dish of layered pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese baked to perfection, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
  4. Mix in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. To assemble, spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish. Place 3 noodles over the sauce, spread with the ricotta mixture, and sprinkle with mozzarella. Repeat the layers, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, use a mix of cheeses and add vegetables to the meat sauce.