⭐ Instructions
1. Prepare the Meat Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large pan.
- Add onion and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and all seasonings.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20–30 minutes until thick and rich.
2. Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
3. Cook the Lasagna Noodles (if using regular)
- Cook in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and lay flat on parchment paper so they don’t stick.
⭐ 4. Assemble the Lasagna
Use a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles.
- Spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture.
- Add ⅓ of the meat sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella.
Repeat three layers in total:
- Noodles
- Ricotta
- Meat sauce
- Mozzarella
Finish with a final layer of mozzarella + extra Parmesan.
⭐ 5. Bake
- Cover with foil (spray the foil with oil so it doesn’t stick to the cheese).
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 20 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before cutting.
⭐ Serving Suggestions
- Garlic bread
- Green salad
- Steamed broccoli
- A little extra Parmesan on top
🍝 Tips for the Best Lasagna
- Let it rest before cutting — it sets perfectly.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the meat sauce for Italian grandma flavor.
- Use whole-milk ricotta and low-moisture mozzarella for the creamiest texture.
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