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Homemade Lasagna Recipe

This traditional homemade lasagna recipe is simple to prepare and ideal for a cozy family dinner. Tender pasta, meaty sauce, and creamy cheese combine to make a delicious and filling meal.

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 pound ground beef
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
12 lasagna noodles
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Cook lasagna noodles as directed on the package; drain and rinse.
Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.
Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, fennel seeds, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
Bring to a boil; reduce to a low heat and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Combine ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and parsley in a medium mixing bowl.
In a 13x9-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the meat sauce.
3 lasagna noodles, 1 1/2 cups meat sauce, and 1 cup cheese mixture are layered on top.
Layers should be repeated twice.
Finish with the remaining three lasagna noodles and meat sauce.
Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes, covered.
Uncover and bake for another 25 minutes, or until bubbly.
Allow for 15 minutes before serving.