Heavenly Homemade Lasagna (Print-Friendly Version)

Savory layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheeses, and tender pasta baked until bubbly and golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 250 g lasagna noodles, oven-ready or pre-cooked

→ Meat Sauce

02 - 450 g ground beef
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 800 g crushed tomatoes
06 - 75 g tomato paste
07 - 2 tsp Italian seasoning

→ Cheese Mixture

08 - 450 g ricotta cheese
09 - 1 large egg, beaten
10 - 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated

→ Cheese Topping

11 - 225 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
12 - Additional Parmesan cheese for final topping

→ Garnish (optional)

13 - Fresh basil or parsley leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
02 - Combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and grated Parmesan in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and well incorporated to create a creamy cheese layer.
03 - If not using oven-ready noodles, boil lasagna sheets according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and spread on a parchment-lined baking tray to prevent sticking.
04 - Grease a 33x23 cm (9×13 inch) baking dish. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Lay noodles over sauce, followed by a layer of cheese mixture, then more meat sauce and a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella. Repeat layering, finishing with mozzarella and a final dusting of Parmesan on top.
05 - Cover the assembled dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
06 - Allow the lasagna to rest out of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes to set. This facilitates cleaner slicing and layers that hold together.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Resting the baked layers is essential for cleaner cuts and better presentation.
02 - For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based crumbles.
03 - Lasagna flavors intensify when refrigerated overnight and reheated.

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