How to Cook Lasagna
Learn how to make delicious lasagna at home with this step-by-step guide.
- Lasagna noodles (12 sheets)
- Ground beef (1 pound)
- Italian sausage (1 pound)
- Onion (1, chopped)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Tomato sauce (2 cans)
- Dried basil (1 tablespoon)
- Dried oregano (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Ricotta cheese (2 cups)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
- Fresh basil leaves (12 leaves)
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Step 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Step 2 Boil the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Step 3 In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
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Step 4 Stir in the tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 5 In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Step 6 Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top.
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Step 7 Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with a layer of fresh basil leaves. Repeat the layers.
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Step 8 Finish with a layer of meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top.
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Step 9 Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
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Step 10 Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!