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Lasagna
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Lasagna

Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9 x 13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. of ground beef
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15-oz container of ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs well-beaten
  • ½ cup of Parmesan cheese finely grated, divided
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 9 lasagna noodles cooked to al dente, according to the package instructions
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 4 cups of marinara sauce homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook the beef and aromatics by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the ground beef. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking it up into crumbles, for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the onion, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 60 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, drain, and discard any grease.
  • Prepare the ricotta mixture by combining the ricotta, eggs, ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, fresh chopped basil, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Combine until mixed well.
  • Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to the package instructions, then drain.
  • Layer a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with just enough sauce to coat the bottom.
  • Prepare the lasagna by laying three lasagna noodles in the pan.
  • Next, spread some of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  • Next, spoon some of the ground beef mixture on top, followed by a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon some sauce over the cheese; repeat layering using the remaining ingredients.
  • On the final top layer of noodles, cover with the remaining sauce, and sprinkle the top with some mozzarella cheese and the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the lasagna covered with foil for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy.