#classiclasagna

Indulge in the comforting flavors of this classic lasagna, featuring layers of homemade ricotta cheese, savory meat sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella. This recipe combines the richness of homemade ingredients with the convenience of store-bought marinara sauce for a satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients: 1 lb lasagna noodles. 2 cups homemade ricotta cheese. 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 cups marinara sauce. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375F 190C. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions are translucent. Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by dollops of homemade ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of sauce and a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

A classic lasagna recipe that everyone should have in their collection. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella make this dish a comforting favorite.

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles. 1 pound ground beef. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes. 2 6 ounce cans tomato paste. 2 6.5 ounce cans canned tomato sauce. 1/2 cup water. 2 tablespoons white sugar. 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves. 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds. 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. 1 tablespoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. 12 ounces ricotta cheese. 1 egg. 3/4 teaspoon salt. 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced. 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F 190 degrees C. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until brown. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 90 minutes