Classic Italian Lasagna
A traditional Italian dish made with ground beef, lasagna noodles, and a rich tomato sauce. This recipe is a hearty and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound ground beef
- ●8-10 noodles lasagna noodles
- ●2 tablespoons xtra virgin olive oil
- ●1 cup molten mozzarella cheese
- ●1 cup croatian ricotta cheese
- ●1 cup, shredded cheese
- ●1 cup lasagna
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 5
Add tomato sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 7
Spread a layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 8
Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce.
- 9
Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
- 10
Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- 11
Repeat the layers, starting with the noodles, then the meat sauce, then the ricotta cheese mixture, and finally the mozzarella cheese.
- 12
Top the lasagna with the shredded cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
- 13
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.