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World's Best Lasagna

A rich and hearty lasagna layered with flavorful meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp Dried basil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
Lasagna Assembly
  • 9 sheets Lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method
 

Prepare the Meat Sauce
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Make the Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Lasagna
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the cheese mixture, followed by a layer of mozzarella.
  4. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella on top.
Bake the Lasagna
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

For best results, let the lasagna sit for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.

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