Classic Homemade Lasagna ❤️
Introduction
Few dishes capture the heart of home cooking like a steaming pan of classic lasagna. Layers of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and bubbling mozzarella create a comforting, indulgent experience that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. The aroma of garlic, herbs, and melted cheese filling your kitchen is as irresistible as the first forkful. This recipe balances simplicity with flavor, making it approachable for a weekday dinner or special occasion alike.
Ingredients
For the noodles
- 9 lasagna noodles (or enough for 3 layers)
- Salt for boiling water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (to prevent sticking)
For the meat sauce
- 500 g ground beef (or 250 g beef + 250 g sausage) (1.1 lb)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (70 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (9 g)
- 480 ml marinara or tomato sauce (2 cups / 16 fl oz)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or ½ tsp oregano + ½ tsp basil)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
For the cheese layers
- 450 g ricotta cheese (2 cups / 16 oz) (or cottage cheese)
- 1 large egg
- 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups / 7 oz)
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese (½ cup / 1.8 oz)
Directions
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