Delicious Homemade Lasagna Recipe
This delicious homemade lasagna features layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheeses, baked to perfection. It's a comforting Italian dish that is perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 9 pieces lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- for garnish fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, and drain excess fat.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, one-third of mozzarella, and a layer of marinara sauce.
- Repeat with another 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, another third of mozzarella, and marinara sauce.
- For the final layer, place the last 3 noodles, cover with remaining marinara, and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Let the lasagna rest before slicing for cleaner pieces.