The best homemade lasagna!

 The best homemade lasagna! You will never buy lasagna again! Better than in an Italian restaurant!

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

Lasagna noodles (either pre-cooked or no-boil)

1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups marinara sauce (or your favorite tomato sauce)

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

2 cups ricotta cheese

1 egg

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the Meat Sauce:

In a large skillet or pan, cook the ground beef (or sausage) over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Stir in the marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil. Simmer for about 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Assemble the Lasagna:

Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.

Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.

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

Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and a bit of Parmesan cheese.

Repeat layers (meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Bake:

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Rest:

Let the lasagna cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.

Enjoy your homemade lasagna!