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Irresistible Classic Beef Lasagna Recipe That Never Fails

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A classic beef lasagna recipe featuring layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  8. Layer lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
  9. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce, mozzarella, and remaining Parmesan.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  12. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Let the lasagna rest before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
  • For a crispier top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.

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