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Classic Lasagna Recipe

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This Classic Lasagna is a cheesy, saucy, and hearty comfort food with layers of lasagna noodles, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

9 lasagna noodles

1 tablespoon olive oil

¾ cup chopped yellow onion

1 pound ground beef

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 cloves garlic, minced

48 ounces marinara sauce (about 6 cups)

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 egg

15 ounces ricotta cheese

16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 cups)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook according to the package directions for the minimum cook time. Drain and rinse with cold water. Lay the noodles out on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it as it cooks, until browned. Drain any excess grease and season with salt and pepper. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a medium bowl, crack the egg and beat it lightly with a fork. Add the ricotta cheese and stir to combine. Set aside.
  6. Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place 3 noodles on top, and spread ⅓ of the remaining sauce over the noodles. Add small spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture on top of the sauce (½ of the ricotta), then sprinkle with ⅓ of the shredded mozzarella and ⅓ of the grated Parmesan.
  7. Repeat the layering process: 3 noodles, ½ of the remaining sauce, the rest of the ricotta, ½ of the remaining mozzarella, and ½ of the remaining Parmesan. For the final layer, use the remaining 3 noodles, the rest of the sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Cover the lasagna with foil that’s been sprayed with cooking spray (to prevent cheese from sticking). Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Then uncover the lasagna and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

Add ½ pound of Italian sausage along with the ground beef for extra flavor.

For a vegetarian version, use spinach and ricotta mixture instead of meat.

For gluten-free, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, or in the microwave for a quicker option.

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