Lasagna

Cook This Meal

Ingredients

• 12 Lasagna noodles regular or oven-ready
• 1 lb Ground beef or Italian sausage
• 3 cups Marinara sauce plus extra if needed
• 15 oz Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 Egg for ricotta layer
• 3 cloves Garlic minced
• 1 Onion finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil optional for serving

Steps

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. If using regular noodles, boil them until just flexible, then drain.
2. Warm olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion until softened, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain extra fat if needed.
4. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Mix ricotta, egg, parmesan, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish. Add noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and more sauce.
7. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and mozzarella on top.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes more until bubbling and browned.
9. Rest for 15 minutes before slicing so the layers hold together.