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lasagna

A delicious homemade lasagna with layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and tender pasta, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz lasagna noodles
  • 24 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 15.5 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Layer noodles, a portion of cooked beef, ricotta mixture, marinara sauce, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the lasagna sit for 15 minutes before slicing.