Sure! Here’s a classic recipe for a delicious lasagna:
Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
- 2 (6.5 oz) cans canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Add the sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, remaining parsley, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles over the meat sauce. Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese slices. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure it’s not touching the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top.
- Let the lasagna stand for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set and makes it easier to slice.
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade lasagna!
Feel free to adjust the recipe to your taste preferences, adding more or less of any ingredient as desired. Enjoy your dinner!
