Classic Beef Lasagna

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil.

5. 5

   Stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well.

7. 7

   Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

8. 8

   Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce.

9. 9

   Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.

10. 10

    Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.

11. 11

    Repeat the layers (meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella) until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce and a final sprinkle of mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.

12. 12

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

14. 14

    Let the lasagna cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.