Classic Lasagna Recipe : A Delicious home made lasagna

Do you know how to prepare lasagna? Lasagna is a delicious food that everyone need to try once, it’s a beloved Italian classic food which is full of meat sauce, creamy bechamel, tender pasta sheet for a hearty comforting dish. Lasagna is topped with bubbling mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.

This delicious lasagna is perfect for your family or cozy meal that blends bold flavors into a universally cherished. Well, today we will learn how to prepare lasagna at home. So here is the recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 oz each) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheese Mixture

• 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Preparing

• 9-12 lasagna noodles (depending on the size of your dish)
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Extra grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce
   • Take a saucepan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until get brownish color. Throw the excess fat
   • Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté onion and garlic until it gets dry or  translucent.
   • Now, Simmer for 30 minutes and keep stirring of all the ingredients together tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
2. Prepare Cheese Mixture
   • Now combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper to mix until well combined
3. Cook the Lasagna Noodles
   • Cook the lasagna noodles according the instructions given on the packet of the noodles, and drain the water and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
4. Gather all the Ingredients
   • Preheat the over to 375°F (190°C).
   • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
   • Place the lasagna noodles over the sauce
   • Spread a portion of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce, and then layer of mozzarella cheese.
   • Keep repeating the layers (noodle, ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella) until all the ingredients are used after that topped with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top.
5. Baking
   • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent sticky, use cooking spray over the foil
   • Take 25 minutes to bake in the preheated over
   • Remove foil and bake for additional 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and turn to golden brown color

1. Its Time to Serve
   • Cool it first for 10 to 15 minutes
   • Slice it ( it will help to hold the shape when serving
   • Garnished with fresh basil or parsley or both if desired