LASAGNA RECIPE

Certainly! Here's a classic lasagna recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce

- 2 teaspoons dried basil

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheese Filling:

- 15 oz ricotta cheese

- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- 1 egg

- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

- Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Layers:

- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions

- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

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

2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.

3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the cheese filling.

6. Assemble the lasagna: Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.

7. Spread half of the cheese filling evenly over the noodles.

8. Top with a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

9. Place another layer of 3 lasagna noodles and repeat the cheese and meat sauce layers.

10. Finish with a final layer of 3 lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

12. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.

13. Once cooked, let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

14. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Enjoy your homemade lasagna with a side salad and some garlic bread!