Homemade Lasagna

A comforting baked pasta layered with savory beef sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. The dish suits family gatherings and special meals.

⏱ Prep: 25 min ⏱ Cook: 65 min

Ingredients

1 large b lasagna
1 large b ground beef
1 large b mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 large b ricotta cheese
1 piece egg
1 medium onion (chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
28 oz crushed tomatoes
16 oz tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp parsley (chopped)
12 large eaves basil (chopped)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
0 salt (to taste)
0 ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Soak the lasagna in hot water for 25 minutes. Drain the water and set the lasagna aside.
Heat olive oil in a cooking pot. Add the ground beef and sauté until browned.
Add the garlic and onion, then sauté until the onion softens.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and simmer for 20 minutes while occasionally stirring.
Add the tomato paste, basil, and half of the parsley. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Season with salt, ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
Make the white sauce by combining the ricotta cheese and egg in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth, then set aside.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Arrange the lasagna in a baking pan by spreading a small amount of meat sauce at the bottom. Lay the lasagna over the sauce and top it with a good amount of meat sauce followed by a layer of white sauce. Spread mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over it. Repeat this step one more time to create 2 layers.
Finish by arranging the third layer of lasagna and topping it with meat sauce. Sprinkle the remaining parsley along with a generous amount of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it cool down before serving. Serve hot. Share and enjoy.