lasagna recipe

Here’s a delicious lasagna recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) of ground beef or turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 oz each) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and egg until well combined.
6. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
7. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
8. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
9. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a third of the meat sauce, and a third of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
10. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
11. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the lasagna.
12. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
14. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Enjoy your homemade lasagna!