My Famous Lasagna

🧄 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 lb ground beef (or half beef, half Italian sausage)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar (24 oz) of your favorite marinara or homemade sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheese Filling:

• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
• A pinch of salt and pepper

Other Ingredients:

• 9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
• A sprinkle of Parmesan for the golden finish

🔪 Step-by-Step Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
3. Prepare the sauce:
   • In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
   • Add garlic, tomato paste, and marinara sauce.
   • Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
   • Simmer for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors deepen.
4. Mix the cheese filling:
   • In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, mozzarella, parsley, and seasoning.
5. Assemble the lasagna:
   • Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
   • Add a layer of noodles, then cheese mixture, then sauce.
   • Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with sauce and mozzarella on top.
6. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes (cover loosely with foil if it browns too quickly).
7. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing — this helps the layers hold together beautifully.

🧀 Tips for the Perfect Lasagna

• Make ahead: Lasagna tastes even better the next day! Assemble it a day early and refrigerate before baking.
• Freeze it: Wrap portions tightly for a quick and comforting future meal.
• Add veggies: Spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms blend beautifully into the sauce.

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