Savor the delicious flavors of home-cooked lasagna by making this recipe that is easy to follow! With a thick tomato sauce and creamy cheese and soft pasta, it’s an iconic dish that is perfect for family meals or gatherings with your friends.
EQUIPMENT
- Large pot for boiling noodles
- – Skillet or fry pan
- Mixing bowls
- – 9×13 inch baking dish
- – Aluminum foil
INGREDIENTS
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb (450g) ground meat or Italian sausage
- 1 onion chopped finely
- – 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) bottle of marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried, smoky basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper according to your preference
- – 2 cups (475g) ricotta cheese
- – 1 large egg
- – 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley diced (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. The oven should be heated to 375 degrees (190degC).
- 2. Make lasagna noodles according to instructions on the packet until they’re al in the middle. Remove the noodles and place them aside.
- 3. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, cook the ground meat or Italian sausage until it is browned. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until tender and delicious.
- 4. Incorporate marinara sauce, dried oregano, dried basil as well as salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for approximately 10 minutes and allow the flavors to blend.
- 5. mix the ricotta cheese with the egg in a separate bowl until well mixed.
- 6. To assemble the lasagna for serving, place thin layers of meat sauce over the baking dish’s bottom. Lay three lasagna noodles over the top, followed by layers of the ricotta mix, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce. Repeat the layers until all ingredients have been utilized, then finish with the meat sauce.
- 7. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese onto the meat sauce.
- 8. The baking dish should be covered with foil, then bake in the oven for about 25 minutes.
- 9. Remove the foil from the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
- 10. Let the lasagna sit for a couple of minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley chopped before serving.
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Notes
Feel the pleasure of making an authentic homemade lasagna that will surely amaze your loved ones. With just a few ingredients and simple procedures, this dish lets you taste Italy at home in your kitchen. Enjoy!