Lasagna
Dive into layers of savory delight with classic lasagna! Perfectly stacked pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese create a timeless Italian masterpiece. Elevate your dinner experience with each comforting bite.Adapted from The Newlywed Cookbook.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 large skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 9x13 inch ovensafe pan
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried lasagna noodles
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- 2 eggs beaten
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Boil lasagna noodles in salted water for approximately 12 minutes until al dente. Drain.
- Season ground beef lightly with garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the seasoned beef in a skillet over medium heat. Transfer the cooked beef to a bowl, leaving excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, and pepper.
- Thinly slice fresh mozzarella, season with salt, and drain on paper towels.
- Brush a 9x13 ovenproof pan with olive oil. Layer the bottom with drained noodles.
- Add a third of the sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the meat. Top with shredded mozzarella.
- Repeat layers with remaining noodles, sauce, ricotta mixture, and meat. Finish with sauce, fresh mozzarella slices, and remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking until bubbly and warmed through, another 20 minutes.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve promptly.