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Classic Beef Lasagna

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A hearty, oven-baked lasagna with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  8. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
  9. Sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
  10. Repeat layers: noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, mozzarella.
  11. Top with a final layer of noodles, the remaining meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  12. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  13. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  14. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a smoother sauce, you can blend the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste before adding them to the skillet.
  • If you prefer a richer sauce, you can add a splash of red wine to the meat sauce while it simmers.
  • To prevent noodles from sticking, ensure they are fully submerged in water while cooking.

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