Classic Beef Lasagna

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🍽 Dish Name: Classic Beef Lasagna
📝 Ingredients:

  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 800g canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
    In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Assemble the Lasagna:
    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with lasagna noodles, followed by the ricotta mixture and meat sauce. Repeat layers, ending with noodles and meat sauce on top.
  4. Bake:
    Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

✨ Tip: Let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure clean layers!