Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Here’s a simple recipe for making lasagna at home:
Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente.
- While the noodles are cooking, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Simmer the beef mixture for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Spread a layer of the beef mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange 4 lasagna noodles over the beef mixture, overlapping them slightly.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Repeat with another layer of beef mixture, noodles, and cheese mixture.
- Top the lasagna with the remaining beef mixture and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the lasagna to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Optional additions:
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Italian sausage
- Zucchini
- Red pepper flakes for some added heat
Enjoy your delicious homemade lasagna!
