Classic Beef Lasagna

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   While the noodles cook, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

7. 7

   Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

8. 8

   In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with half of the grated parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

10. 10

    Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella cheese. Top with one-third of the meat sauce.

11. 11

    Repeat the layers two more times: noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce.

12. 12

    Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over the top layer.

13. 13

    Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

14. 14

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

15. 15

    Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Classic Beef Lasagna!