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A freshly baked lasagna with bubbling cheese and rich tomato sauce

Proven way to grow 5-Star Lasagna

This recipe provides a proven method to create a delicious 5-star lasagna, perfect for any occasion. It combines rich flavors and textures for a truly satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 6 oz Tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dried basil leaves
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Ricotta Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 0.5 cup Parsley, fresh, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Pasta and topping
  • 12 Lasagna noodles oven-ready
  • 16 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.5 cup Water

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet until browned, then drain fat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, and seasonings; simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture.
  3. Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of meat sauce.
  4. Repeat layers, then top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Serving
  1. Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of red wine to the meat sauce during simmering. If using traditional lasagna noodles, boil them according to package directions before assembling. To prevent sticking, lightly grease your baking dish.