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Layered Love: Mastering the Classic Lasagna Recipe

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A classic lasagna recipe made with layers of noodles, rich meat sauce, and a creamy cheese filling.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and lay flat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground beef or sausage until browned, drain fat, and stir in marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize ingredients based on dietary preferences.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Omnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg