Classic Lasagna
Homemade lasagna is a classic Italian dish made by layering flat pasta sheets with rich, savory ingredients like tomato sauce, ground meat, and creamy cheeses such as ricotta or mozzarella. It’s typically baked until the top is golden and bubbly, offering a comforting, hearty meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Equipment
- 9 x 13 deep casserole dish
- mixing bowl
- large sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 jars pasta sauce use your favorite
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 8 lasagna noodles cook el dente
- 32 oz ricotta cheese container
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- To a large sauce pan brown the ground beef and add the pasta sauce and garlic cloves, set aside.
- Boil the lasagna noodles to el dente, they will finish baking in the oven. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl add ricotta cheese, eggs and Italian seasoning, mix well and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Using the casserole dish start by layering four lasagna noodles on the bottom, add the ricotta cheese mixture, add the meat and sauce layer and add 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the same layer again.
- Bake at 350℉ for approximately 35 minutes or until the cheese is brown and bubbly on the top.
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Notes
This a fantastic dish for freezing and in a sealed container place in the freezer for up to three months. If you cook this in a disposable casserole dish you can freeze the entire lasagna. Be sure to let it fully cool before covering it and putting it in the freezer.